Roses in October

  Roses in Octoberby Rose Owens Copyright 2010 Roses, I see rosesRed, yellow, pink,Old fashioned roses,Full bloom roses,Roses blooming,Summer’s glory. Childhood memories ‘neath Utah skiesWhisper in my mind. Rose petals scatteredBefore a dress-up bride,Carefully cradling a rose bouquet.Stems wrapped in toilet paper,Defense against the thorns.Petals spread like frostingAdorning mud-pie cakes,Imaginary food for imaginary friends.  Roses,I see

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Little Things

A tentative drop of rain touched my arm. I’d better hurry, I thought, or I’ll be caught in the rain. I held a People magazine in my hand. It had been delivered to my house by mistake. I knew that the intended recipient would want this magazine since it chronicled the life of Queen Elizabeth.

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Key Punch Card

Why did keypunch cards come to my mind? It was a random thought. While I have a vivid memory of them, my grandchildren probably don’t even know what they are or that they existed. They were born into a technologically advanced world. My new husband was pursuing a master’s degree in mathematics. At that time

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watch out!

It was the last day of school.  The weather was hot, and my children were anticipating summer vacation. It was time for the fun to begin.  I filled water balloons, loaded them into a bucket and headed up the sidewalk toward the elementary school. When the first child came into view, I launched my attack.

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