by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Jun. 1, 2023) — The sharp blade reflected the light of the breaking dawn. Delicate fingers turned the pearl handle in the soft palm of the hand. A pair of dainty feet gracefully seemed to float across the bearskin rug, giving no indication of the sharp pain that shot up […]
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The Wild Swans
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (May 26, 2023) — Tears ran down Elisa’s cheeks as she touched her bleeding fingers to her lips. She did not cry out in pain for fear that even a whimper could be interpreted as a spoken word, and THAT she could not do. The fairy in her dream made […]
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In Celebration of Mothers
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (May 21, 2023) — Two months ago I had no idea I’d be rocking in my chair, singing a lullaby to a warm bundle held in my arms. No, I don’t have a baby, nor do I feel the desire for one. My bundle of joy is my newly adopted, […]
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Ruth’s Story
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (May 19, 2023) — I will long remember that night. It had just turned dusk when I went down to the threshing floor. Once there, I was careful to remain in the shadows. I prayed that the cool breeze would not spread the fragrance of my fresh washing and anointing. […]
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The Kingdom Residents
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (May 13, 2023) — “Quack-quack,” Mother Duck said as she waddled ahead of her brood.Twenty-four small webbed feet tried to keep up as best as they could. “We’ve no time to stop and chat, though humans seem congenial;It’s getting late, let us haste back to our lush perennial.” The tiny […]
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Wendy & Peter
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (May 6, 2023) — [Originally Written Jan. 2, 2004] “A thimble you say? Is that what that is?”Peter inquires after his first kiss. His boy heart is pounding; his mind’s in a whirl,Could all this be caused by one little girl? Wendy searches his eyes; how shiny they are,As big […]
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The Nightly Ritual
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Apr. 28, 2023) — Little Ida leaned on my chest the tousled curls of her head.We listened to the birds outside as we sat upon her bed. “Lis’ close,” I urged (she held her breath), “to all those chirps you hear.See, that is mother bird who calls for her brood to […]
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Between Me and Thee
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Apr. 21, 2023) — Through tear-filled eyes, the prince watched his friend step forth from his hiding place. How well he remembered when he first saw this ruddy shepherd boy standing before his father in the palace. The youth had displayed courage, wisdom and a confidence in God that was […]
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The Beautiful and the Beastly
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Apr. 14, 2023) — Griffith hunched over his workbench. His uncombed hair fell over his brow and around his face. His tears mingled with sweat as his unsteady hands strained to transfer the contents of one beaker into another. A puff of smoke, and the mixture in the glass turned […]
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The Legend of the Easter Bunny
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Apr. 7, 2023) — Excitement buzzed around the base of the old willow tree, just outside of Edgar P. Rabbit’s abode. The tree had halfway fallen long ago, the rotten wood making it easy to dig out his home. Miraculously, some of the roots stayed deep in the earth, sending […]
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All the Trees
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Mar. 31, 2023) — It all began so long ago when Holy breath first spoke them life,Brilliant green of flutt’ring leaves that knew not death nor witnessed strife. Then gentle fingers plucked the fruit and sent the limbs to quiver,Sending ripples down the trunk and causing roots to wither. Ages […]
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The Long Wait
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Mar. 25, 2023) — One little raindrop joined his brothers and sisters on their descent to earth. He was certain that no other raindrop had been more miserable than he. The drop had grown so tired of his existence, with seemingly nothing to show for it. “What’s the point,” he […]
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The Legend of Gus O’Flannigan
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Mar. 17, 2023) — “Lis’ now, wee one,To my tale of Gus O’Flannigan, “A member of the folk of fae,Who’s crock of gold lures some away. “‘Twas on a night, much like this, when I heard the banshee keen,Then turned to see your father gone and ne’re more to be […]
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Pietro’s Paper Boats
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2023 (Mar. 10, 2023) — I walked along the riverbank, swinging the daily paper at my side. I stopped to gaze, once again, at the headline. Who knew that such a catastrophe could happen in our civilized world? The chimes of the nearby cathedral tower told me I would be late if […]
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Of Angels and Shadows
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Mar. 3, 2023) — Little Ida sat in bed, covering her eyes,She begged me, “Make the shadows go,” as we said our goodbyes. I smiled and encouraged her, she had no need to fear, for shadows are the angels’ backs showing they are near. They gather ’round when […]
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The Letters
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Feb. 24, 2023) — [See the previous installments of this story here.] February 26, 1864 Dear Little Heart, When uncertainty arises, nestle against the heart of Who you know God is, and pray. The same can be true of your beloved. When outside forces and changeable feelings are […]
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The Letters
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Feb. 17, 2023) — [See previous installments in this series here.] February 19, 1864 Dear Child, I have felt it laid upon my heart by our Lord to address the subject of worship. You have mentioned, in the past, a concern that your devotion to your beloved may […]
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The Letters
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Feb. 10, 2023) — [See Part 1 of this series here.] February 12, 1864 My Darling Girl, When I was your age, I was given the impression that, when one fell in love, every love song and every poem would seem to have been written for you and […]
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The Letters
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Feb. 3, 2023) — Particles of dust danced around the solitary lightbulb that I had set to swinging by pulling its chain. Looking up at the cobweb-draped mirror across the attic, I was startled to see a woman’s reflection (not my own). She sat in a chair at […]
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Little Star
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2023 (Jan. 28, 2023) — Once upon a time, a little star decided that he wanted to see the world. So, one night, when his family was asleep, he jumped from the sky. Down, down, down he fell till he landed on the earth, just outside the tipi of […]
