community creativity

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Work in Progress - Sept. 8, 2022

    A Dog’s Prayer
    By Margaret Franz
    Glenwood Springs

    Every day, my beautiful border collie Jack and I slowly walk up Red Mountain for our morning meditation. He smells the bushes and walks, stride for stride with me, as I recite the beautiful poem from Tich Nhat… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Work in Progress - Aug. 18, 2022

    The Apple Tree
    By Isabelle Levine, age 9

    It is autumn and my apples are ripening. Soon the whole Lee Family will come to my trunk for a grand party. 

    My leaves are shaking with excitement for that day to come. I love all the… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction Published

    Work in Progress: Aug. 11, 2022

    Stormbringer
    JM Jesse
    Glenwood Springs 

    Wind chimes clang wildly
    Sky darkens as gale winds wail
    Chimes summon thunder

     

    The uncommon turn
    By Jeanne Souldern
    Carbondale

    What

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  • Locations: Fiction Published

    Work in Progress - July 7, 2022

    Out the back door
    By Melissa Sidelinger

    There are moments in your life that change everything; that send you down a path of no return; that draw a line of black ink down the page of your story clearly delineating the life you lived before, and your… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction Published

    Work in Progress: May 12, 2022

    The Day of the Troubadours
    By Kitty Riley

    A band of troubadours came into town
    Traveling from far beyond
    Their instruments with them all around
    And stories to pass on. 

    The day was hot andread more →

  • Locations: Fiction Published

    Work in Progress: April 21, 2022

    The Sopris Sun introduces the Work in Progress section which serves to highlight the ample creativity among the local community. Submissions are swept with an exceptionally light edit to preserve the creators intended voice and style. 

     

    The Story-Teller and his Dog
    By Tom Mercer

    My

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