Monthly Archives: September 2019

“The Girl Who Smiles”

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Shannon Joy

Three times yesterday. Three different conversations. Three separate people. “How can you always be in such a good mood? Even with your car accident and now the job thing, it seems like you just have no worries.” “I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Shannon Joy

There are days when the road is smooth and everything seems to be going exactly as it should. There are days that the kids do their chores without nagging and dinner comes together easily and work is full of interesting, … Continue reading →

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-September 12-

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Shannon Joy

Originally posted on Writing For Reading:
Steel beams like shoelaces. Twisted, taught, writhing. Struggling, pleading to be unfolded and hammered straight. Begging to have time turned back. Souls hurled at terminal velocity Their descent fueled by pain, anguish, love, fear,…

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Little Things

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Shannon Joy

“Won’t that hurt your shoulder?” “I knew you didn’t get lunch today, so would you like me to grab you Pad Thai since I am here already?” “I saw this song and thought you might like it.” “I can come … Continue reading →

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