A young lady stood still. Well… as still as she could. Her whole body seemed to be shaking, especially her legs and knees. Her forearms were cramping, and she seemed to be squeezing the perspiration out of the Tightrope instructor’s big hands as he stood behind her. She could feel his presence behind her, and [...]
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The Blind Bus Passenger
Posted by David in May 19th, 2007
It had been a year since Susan, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis she had been rendered sightless, and she was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness, anger, frustration and self-pity. And all she had to cling to was her husband, Mark.
Mark was an Army officer and he loved Susan with all [...]
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The Most Beautiful Flower
Posted by David in October 17th, 2005
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read
Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.
Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown,
For the world was intent on dragging me down.
And if that weren’t enough to ruin my day,
A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.
He stood [...]
By Cheryl Costello-Forshey
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