Gold shines; illuminated under the setting sun. Artificial lights flicker, giving birth to the night. Terrifying smiles giving life to… Read more “Wild Eyes” by Bryan Schreber (2009)
Tag: LRR 2009
“Wild Eyes”
“Too Old” by Patricia Haggard (2009)
Fifteen is too old to ride a merry-go-round, too old for this twirling coffee-painted pony to take me back to… Read more “Too Old” by Patricia Haggard (2009)
“Summer Long Gone” by Linda Drake (2009)
We were sun-baked and freckled in our halter tops and shorts. Salty from swimming the day away. Full of energy… Read more “Summer Long Gone” by Linda Drake (2009)
“Merry Go Round” by MaryLynn Haggard (2009)
I play on the merry-go-round as the fire on the round ball sets. It gleams and glows pink and red.… Read more “Merry Go Round” by MaryLynn Haggard (2009)
“Wrong Crowd” by Ethan Sheehan (2009)
Bradley had never wanted to get mixed in with that crowd. But it seemed beyond his control. His best friend,… Read more “Wrong Crowd” by Ethan Sheehan (2009)
“Vive la Révolution” by Timothy Stobierski (2009)
II was born under the lion as he commingled with the snake, but conceived when the dragon pillaged the great… Read more “Vive la Révolution” by Timothy Stobierski (2009)
“The Child of Shalott” by Katie Scibelli (2009)
This carnival rests in a field of flowers. Hear the innocent laughter Her song echoes through you. She waves her… Read more “The Child of Shalott” by Katie Scibelli (2009)
“Penance” by Lillian R. Handleman (2009)
The paunching of Dan’s belly that once sported lean muscle exposed a doughy adipose mass protruding from just above his… Read more “Penance” by Lillian R. Handleman (2009)
“Most Friends Ever” by Linda Courtland (2009)
“We’ve identified you as the person with the fewest friends on Facebook,” the email said. “But don’t worry, help is… Read more “Most Friends Ever” by Linda Courtland (2009)
“Disappearing Act” by Juliana Flynn (2009)
The cat was gone. He lied and said he didn’t care because he held a deep conviction that his words… Read more “Disappearing Act” by Juliana Flynn (2009)