Trampled Back to Life_I Was Strong Once_Express Your Self_Are You All Over the Meadow?
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Trampled Back to Life
Libby Porter had been raised in a devoutly religious household, and believed there was no problem in the world that could not be solved by prayer. Libby never had any reason to doubt this; so, when her faith failed her and she could not find comfort when she needed it most, she was utterly lost.Her twin sister, Carla, was hit and killed by a drunk driver when they were 18、 Libby’s world collapsed and her faith seemed to be gone, along with Carla. Their home had been quiet and serious even before Carla died, but after, all joy was snuffed out.She desperately grasped at the spiritual exploration...
I Was Strong Once
I was strong once. I still am, but in new ways, and not how I used to be. I can’t decide if I’m happier for it.“The legions know death well,” I say to the assembled demira. “They are its harbingers and its lovers, greeting it with an embrace when it comes. The ground shakes whenever they walk. The sun envies the sparkle on their helms. Every man and woman that make up its ranks fights with the strength of two people—four when surrounded. To fight side by side for the glory of our nation, to stand at the vanguard of the most gallant host our world has to offer, to slay your enemy and feel your ...
Express Your Self
I always thought that it was me.I still do. Forty years on, I know I still do.That was bad once, then I managed to make it work. I managed to take that responsibility and make myself responsible for my life, and I moved on.Only I didn’t quite manage to move on, not completely.I sit here right now and nothing has changed. Not really it hasn’t. I don’t think I will ever find the words that will show her who I really am. The words I need to unlock this circle of pain that we are trapped in remain elusive.But then, the pain only resides here now and I think I understand it a little more. This pain...
Are You All Over the Meadow?
Teddy was out of sorts. This afternoon’s visit with his cousins was not living up to expectations. Ruby, at six, was a year older and bossy. He no longer liked her silly game. Ruby had made it up and insisted they play it all afternoon. It seemed to Teddy to consist of nowww.onedoor.ccthing more than running about and never getting anywhere. He stood at the top of the lawn, which sloped in a smooth sweep of spongy turf to the road below, making angry dents in the soil with his toe. Ruby was calling out the signature line again.‘Are you all over the meadow?’‘Yes.’ He responded with little enthusiasm.‘Can I c...