My children’s story “What No One Else Knew” is now up on the Smories website.
Please listen to it and mention it to everyone who has children. The story that’s listened to the most gets the cash prize.
You can find it as http//www.smories.com/watch/what_no_one_else_knew. I will put the link in.
It Means Much More
A banner often slighted
as it blows in the breeze
taken for granted
and pledged in the line of duty;
it isn’t just a symbol for
freedom,
peace
and a nation proud and strong,
it means much more to me.
It’s the loss of a brother,
a soldier to the end.
Letters from him
said he didn’t understand
but he fought for his country
in a foreign land;
others turned
and blamed the nation,
he struggled for freedom
and for peace.
The flag isn’t just a symbol
it means much more to me.
Published in Boston Literary Magazine Summer 2009 (Archives)
For those of you who are waiting for August, I would certainly appreciate your support in ordering a copy of my poetry book now. The run is based on the number of books that I sell. You can place your order at www.finishinglinepress.com and look for new releases. If your skeptical about online ordering you can order directly from the publisher (address on the website). A preview of one of my poems from the book.
The Photograph
A tall man with a prominent nose
stares from the photo,
his children and loving wife
gather by his side.
The man will not break
the chain that ties him to his family.
He continues to live his lie.
If the photo glass shatters
perhaps the hurt will be
erased from his face
leaving a captivating smile;
truth will become a reality
allowing the man in the photo
to recognize himself.
I am now a member of the Poetry Society of New Hampshire.
You don’t actually have to be a resident of New Hampshire to join. Since we have a home in Washington, New Hampshire I’m looking forward to mixing with NH poets.
Just received the print edition of the Southern Women’s Review. Please check it out! You can find the online version at www.southernwomensreview.com.
My photo of Marye’s Heights is on page 87 (also shown on this blog). Kudos to Alicia Clavell, editor, it’s a beautiful magazine.
Happy to announce that my children’s short story “What No One Else Knew” has been selected by Smories.com to be taped and voted upon on June 1st. Stories were selected from the many hundreds submitted from around the world. More information later.
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