Short Stories

The Short Story of a Simple Truth

He would never steal from her who she was but would instead stand guard and protect her without question. He would not control her, he would fiercely protect her independence. He would never need ask her for a thing, for she would freely give of herself to the man she loved without worry and without question. The Yin and the Yang met there, where they stood, and that was enough for the Universe to sing loudly.

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October 16, 2012 #1

I don’t need you to fix me, I simply need you there belaying the rope so that as I climb this mountain I can count on you to break my fall should I slip. I would do the same for you. You are free to choose your path, choose your footholds and handholds, and I will be there to break your fall should you slip. You will not hit the ground when I’m there .

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A Snapshot of Eternity

  I sat there, under the glowing street light waiting.  A few flying insects buzzed past me as I sat, reminding me that I was there and time was not truly standing as still as […]

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I’ll Stand By You

So the song goes. A beautiful expression of true love, a woman vowing her allegiance to her man. Equally beautiful is the man seems to have suggested a need for such help, for such devotion. His Angel has responded, and now he can heal without fear that she is abandoning him or judging him as so many others have throughout his life.

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So the Dream Goes (Where you find Hope)

Yes, as I type that the release is tremendous. Tears flow like a waterfall. Cries come from somewhere within me. I realize I hurt there more than anywhere.

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In A Moment of Complete Despair

No, those eyes will not grace yours again. Those hands will not grasp for you, wanting and needing you ever again. Those lips will not breathe life into your soul. She has made her choice and you now must make yours.

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The Final Breath

He laid there, the immense pain in his chest beginning to numb under the realization that he was dying. Just moments before he was alive, enjoying the morning with his beloved, laughing about the memories they had created the night before. Now, he was sprawled out on the living room floor fighting for air, and wanting so desperately to talk.

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The Car Alarm (Writing Exercise #4)

Setting:  inconsequential Subject: car alarm δ He was awakened by the turbulent sound of a toilet flushing.  He felt as if he had been awake for days, and he just wanted some sleep.  The thin […]

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