neglected that’s his name his finish is worn in places exposing the raw wood beneath discovered as she finds him in a corner her hand finds the first string the other presses at a fret crinkled that’s her brow with the sound the first note so obviously bent she smiles and marvels at him anew [...more...]
the gear is gathered one by one they are secured mental lists scroll to infinity final checks with hands and eyes I look to that peak the formidable distance the cold fire wisps in wind contrails rolling, tumbling out one more check testing straps and clasps a long sighing breath as I steal another look [...more...]
I’m nursing a knot in my gut sensing something is up reaching for invisible answers watching for subtle clues I’m nursing a knot in my gut the signs are growing flesh little things said in certain ways things unsaid revealing much I’m nursing a knot in my gut face to face with the messenger no [...more...]
hands wrenching eyes clenching heart racing a moment of pain hands wrenching eyes clenching heart racing a moment of joy hands wrenching eyes clenching heart racing a moment of fear hands wrenching eyes clenching heart racing a moment of hope hands wrenching eyes clenching heart racing a moment of hate hands wrenching eyes clenching heart [...more...]




