An Unwanted Hug By Shelly Merriam I am possessed by my grandmother A tornado of torment Driving the moment Carrying my resisting spirit swiftly east turbulent sky […]
Shelly Merriam
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Work in Progress – Dec. 8, 2022
The last Christmas By Shelly Merriam Dec. 25, 2009 The square table was set for four A homespun family cloth and folded napkins Cobalt blue heirloom dinnerware and goblets It all came from another table in another time The small tree, unpacked from its box stood taller than its three-foot reach Illuminated, the branches gently […]
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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 Uncle Carl was a story-teller. Carl lived in a small […]