Inspector Maggie Hoffman holstered her weapon and picks up the child to hug and kiss her. While her partner pulled chalk from his kit, Maggie let the child smear chalk dust on her uniform collar as she wipes tears off the girl's cheeks. Ten minutes and a protective order too late, a drawing with an outline … Continue reading Chalk Drawing (collaborative writing)
Writing Group Submissions
Samples of work generated for the Fredericksburg Writers Group.
The Tenth of June (a poem)
The feeder rocks back and forth,propelled by a departing Cardinal,bits of seed dropping to the ground. Skittish and afraid they are,of the world around them.What concerns do they carry? Scratching at the screens,jaws chittering, sit the cats,eyes wide with anticipation. Fear of the unknown,But no realization of safety,keeps happiness at bay.