Monday, August 8, 2011

Front Porch - Magpie Tales

Magpie Tales is a creative writing blog by Willow at Life at Willow Manor. Click on the link to see the other entries.

Breathless anticipation on a hot summer night. Wondering if he will come by. Coy conversation, teasing and taunting, acting as if she doesn't care. If only mama would turn off that damn porch light.
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  1. Brian MillerAugust 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    ha and if daddy would quick poking the gun barrel out the window...you capture a timeless moment here...very nice feel of memory

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  2. Words A DayAugust 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    if only:)Damn the light!

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  3. BerowneAugust 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    You've caught that era exactly...

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  4. MaggieAugust 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Shari, this brought back so many memories. LOL. Terrific.

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  5. Brigid O'ConnorAugust 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Mama knows best. Lovely piece.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I love the image.

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  7. Erratic ThoughtsAugust 10, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Damn the porch light,indeed...But it adds to the spice of the moment...
    great piece..:)

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  8. HelenAugust 11, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Foiled again! My parents left our light on too ~ they knew what would happen if they didn't. Lots of smooching.

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  9. dsAugust 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Ha ha! And is it dad or younger brother hiding behind the curtain, ready to spring? Nice magpie; thank you.

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