Autumn As this year has come around The season changes once again. The trees have caught on fire at last After holding off the heat. The green leaves licked with Red’s tongue Slowly falling–one by one. Their carpet covering the ground Softly muffling all sound. The air grows cold, from missing them As it feels […]
For Kids: Jamin Still’s Illustrative Writing Prompt
Do you know a budding storyteller between the ages of four and eighteen? Our friend, artist Jamin Still (https://jaminstill.com), has a terrific opportunity to offer them. Jamin has generously donated this beautifully magical painting as a story illustration. What that story says is up to your budding writer! Have your young author write a bit […]
The Parliament of Owls
I’m a big fan of Ken Priebe’s poetry and illustrations. His book, Gnomes of the Cheese Forrest, is absolutely hilarious. Our family laughed out loud, literally, over and over as we read and explored. This is a good example. Enjoy! –S. D. “Sam” Smith The Parliament of Owls The Parliament of Owls will now come […]
Sunny and Eve – part three
Read first: Sunny and Eve – part one Sunny and Eve – part two My dear Sunny, Will’s letter began. I haven’t written in a while. This occupation makes me feel unfit to write to you, though I think of you constantly. I am writing now because I have bad news. I dread to write […]
Sunny and Eve – part two
Read first: Sunny and Eve – part one “S’that yer daughter, Jakob?” someone asked. Eve stood a little tremulously in her solidly soled shoes on a street spread with awnings and carpets, jumbled with multi-colored, many textured, differingly dense and angled objects. Around these, the street was confused with motion and cries. Her father had […]
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