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Son to Mother.Well Mom, I’ll tell you: Up here I can see the chandelier. The dazzling lights dance, Lighting up the ceiling, Like a starry night, Cool…Mar 12, 2022Mar 12, 2022
A Stroll in the Woods.The trees stood frozen in shock, their limbs stretched throughout the air. I maneuvered through them, scared that if I touched them, I too…Feb 27, 20222Feb 27, 20222
Help Wanted.When I told her about the rainbows, she wanted to see me. We met at a diner we used to frequent when we were teens. When she saw me, we…Feb 19, 20221Feb 19, 20221
Under Pressure.The darkness pressed against my back, nudging me forward with its mystery. The ground crunched beneath my feet and whispers flew across…Feb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022
Things I Learned from Song of SolomonThree takeaways from an incredible work of art.Aug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021
