My Father

My Father

I saw my father waving Waving me goodbye I wasn’t sure he meant it I stood there but didn’t cry He’s gone like smoke And daydreams He’s gone like melting snow I turned around to see him I can’t think were he would go I stepped behind a white pine The fragrance of a...
WAKING UP

WAKING UP

I woke up hearing the galloping of the lake. I pictured mermaids riding high on the crests of the white caps. I swore I heard laughter like bells and songs. I listened, eyes closed, hoping to hear my name called. What bit of a person can lasso that kind of power? I...
Lake Huron

Lake Huron

Lake Huron is making a fuss in front of the cottage with rolling waves, white caps, and the wind to stir it all up. The sky is grey-green with a nip of chill, reminding everyone to finish up any summer fun that is left over. I become alive when there is no sweat on my...
Dear Calamity Jane

Dear Calamity Jane

Here is a beautiful letter from a fan of Stuart’s (Heywood Banks). Dear Mrs. Mitchell My name is Alexis Mitchell, and I came across your website as I was searching out Dear Calamity Jane online. I saw it on your husband’s website, and wanted to know what a...
LOVE

LOVE

She was beautiful, standing there like a movie star, the sun twinkling in her hair, her mouth a ripe cherry. Honest, I can’t think of another way to say it. She turned to look at the car roaring up the drive. That’s when he saw her. I saw him. If he had been walking...

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