Shelly Merriam

• Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Dec. 7, 2022

  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… read more →

• Locations: Fiction Published Apr. 20, 2022

  Work in Progress: April 21, 2022

  Illustration by Dede Shea

  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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