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James Burns

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

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Orange Daisies

I picked a few petals and tossed them aside before I bent and placed the flowers at the foot of her stone. The burial took place yesterday, February 13th. The plot was well maintained, and covered in other offerings but, I knew it would not be complete without the orange daisies. It was exactly ten years ago today that the orange daisies entered my life. My eyes, a bit sharper then, flickered back and forth between the road and my mirrors in quick succession. I passed the blue sedan in the left lane and was drawing nearer to the vehicle in ...

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Weekly Contest #188

When you are waiting for something desirable, and which is certain to arrive, time slows. Despite the clock’s spiteful wizardry, as its hands trudge their way around the face, one cannot help but feel increasingly happy as the anticipated event draws nearer. But what happens to the time when you wait for an uncertain arrival? Ten chimes rang from the clock. A ping of happiness arose, then washed away quickly. I felt something was not right. Although the risen sun and polished glass collaborated to create a painful glare, my gaze was fixed...

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