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Amber’s Hands

Amber's Hands EclecticEvelyn.com

Just woke up a few minutes ago. Trying to get myself together to get my day going. Fleeting memories of Amber’s hands pass through my peripheral vision. They look rough from years of dishes. She says they are scarred now because she shoots up in her hands. Those tiny little perfect hands that look like

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Sleeping Weather #SoCS

sleeping weather a collage created by Evelyn Dortch

The Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “temp.” Use a word with “temp” anywhere in it – beginning, middle or end – or use it as a word all on its own.  Here is my contribution today. The cool temperature outside is tempting me to return to bed. I don’t think it is

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Burn Out

Burn Out EclectiveEvelyn.com

Being the rock star, the darling, the golden child Shooting through the sky like a comet Everyone watches to see what you will do Everyone wants to hitch a ride. You’re a shooting star. Like a supernova you burn bright and white hot Everyone wants to know you, be near you, use you They all

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Expect the Unexpected #SoCS

Expect the Unexpected #DomesticViolence EclecticEvelyn.com

Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “expect/unexpected.”  Use either or both words in your post, or simply base your idea on them. Have fun!     “Expect the unexpected.” she said reaching for a condom. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, there is only now.” he said smothering her in kisses. “Congratulations! It’s a girl”

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