A Short Poem


No Ruined Image to Atone
“This will be her first poetry reading,” Megan said. Hattie’s foot shook. A low buzz, like the white noise she played in bed at night, filled her head.

The Portal to Heaven
The trip to Greece was Garrett’s choice, but the excursion was mine. If the portal to Heaven was here, I needed to find it.

The Last Box of Godiva Truffles
Only one box of Godiva truffles was left in the display case when both men arrived at six o’clock on Christmas Eve.

The Greatest Show on Earth
A father’s part in The Greatest Show on Earth sparks wonder in his daughter’s heart.

The Awakening
Gabriela and her riders unknowingly fulfill Babineaux’s prophecy by waking the town of S’eveiller, North Dakota from their computer stupor.

Burning Coals of Fire
The town of Goodwill thought they had a good plan for stopping Minnie’s pranks. They never meant to pile burning coals of fire on her head.

Move Down the Street
I was sure God said,
“Move down the street …”

Sometimes You’re the Enemy
Cantankerous is an ugly word, but I didn’t think it quite fit old Isa. He was definitively uglier than cantankerous. He was just plain mean.

Left Behind
Just yesterday, I saw signs of the infection only three blocks down! It was spreading, and he was left behind.