January, 2009

Fairy Tale

A Storybook Style house. A storybook marriage. He, the evil ogre; she, the wicked queen.

Once upon a time, they were nice people. Now, only The End can bring them to a happily-ever-after.

February, 2009

Snow Man

The doorbell, then a yelp. It’s my boyfriend, wearing a hat of snow from the roof.

I give him cocoa with whipped cream.

He gives me a diamond ring.

In June, the whitest thing on earth will be my dress.

March, 2009

Blow By Blow

They trade punches, each one harder than the last.

Finally, one of them says, “Ow!”

Little boys. Best friends.

April 2009

Resurrection

The door swings open and I come forth into the light. Three steps, and I’m free. I’ve done my time, and a new life can begin.

May 2009

Gully-Washer

That’s what we call a heavy rain. Washed out the wrong gully for Mac’s “widow.”

We never did believe Mac ran off with a traveling saleswoman.

June 2009

A Love For All Time

His name is August. Her name is June. Will this marriage last? It may… it just may.