Winter SolsticeBy Kitty Riley As dark shadows dayAnd sun yields and waitsWe gather by candles And behold the flames. We sing and we talkAnd savor the mealsWith spices and drinksOur best foods displayed. We join in laughterCry tears for those lostShout winter wishesOf holiday cheer. And we watch for dayTo grow longer soonAnd strengthen its glowAnd […]
Deborah Holt Williams
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Works in Progress – Nov. 9, 2023
La Ligua By Raleigh Burleigh Currently in South America A small city sits nestled in the fertile hills of Central Chile beneath the watchful presence of Cerro Pulmahue. On any given weekday, the streets bustle with commercial activity. Spanish settlers were first attracted to this place by gold found within the hill. Before they arrived, […]
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Works in Progress – Sept. 7, 2023
The Lorax By Diana M Alcantara Carbondale Walking westward down Main Street, much to my surprise … A 10 foot tall Lorax Filled up my eyes! Why was he there, Leaning on a big tree? What message would he share? For you and for me? The message was clear That the Lorax conveyed A new […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 31, 2023
Zucchinipalooza By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs One zucchini, two zucchini, three zucchini, four. Only one zucchini plant, producing more and more. Five zucchini, six zucchini, seven zucchini, eight. Some to bake and some to grill and some to chop and grate. Some to fry with parmesan, some to add to soup. Some to shred […]
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Works in Progress – May 4, 2023
Having Arrived at the Stone Age By Tony Alcantara Carbondale(ish) If I must have a heart of stone, then let it be made of these stones each one broken stranded on a mountainside above a dry valley yet drawn together in a dance of concentric curves the emptiness diminishing between each successive iteration until, at […]
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Works in Progress – April 27, 2023
Best Intentions By Deborah Holt Williams “This dog is too coddled! And now we’ve remodeled, there’ll be no more dogs on the bed!” he said. “This is OUR bedroom and I need my legroom. I don’t need her butt on my head!” he said. “Alright,” I said. “Good night,” I said. “We both need a […]
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Work in Progress – April 5, 2023
Disrespectful Daffs By Deborah Holt Williams I follow my temperature charts to a “T,” but my daffodils think they know better than me. “Wait!” I implore them. “The weather’s too cold!” They rudely ignore me. So reckless. So bold. They rise in defiance! Each bright yellow bloom Seems to sneer, “We’ll be dancing one day […]
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Work in Progress – Feb. 23, 2023
The Crows By Nancy McAtavey Carbondale The last January rays, too weak to reach the forest floor, set the treetops on fire. Since early morning, this murder of crows has circled my house…first to the back yard, then to the bare maples that line the street. They sit silently, still. Then one caw, another and […]
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Work in Progress – Jan. 10, 2023
Hazardous Lunch By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs I packed myself lunch back on Friday, but then I bought pizza instead. My nose just detected the lunch I neglected. I sniff toward my locker with dread. The stench emanates down the hallway. Even zombies would gag, and then run! Squid sushi forgotten, now toxically rotten. […]