PHOTO PROMPT © LIsa Fox “Mama, why did the pastor read that poem about a preacher named Uriah? Was he a real person?” “I don’t know. It’s possible…… Read more “A Poem in Patois”
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Losing a Child & Finding Love
Michaela was a student of Tamal Laghari’s. She was a very bright girl who had many friends. When she died from an acute asthma attack, he was…… Read more “Losing a Child & Finding Love”
A Wandering Mind
“How long Pastor’s prayer is this morning,” I muse. My mind turns to our need for salvation and the price Jesus paid for it. Words form and…… Read more “A Wandering Mind”
Christmas Eve in Portland
“What’s going through that beautiful head of yours?” Hank asked Ede as she stood there by the fireplace, studying him. It was Christmas Eve and they were…… Read more “Christmas Eve in Portland”
Hank Questions Ede
It was Saturday and they were having lunch at Ede’s grandmother’s house. Ede could tell that something was troubling Pastor Hank. He wasn’t his usual jovial self.…… Read more “Hank Questions Ede”
Sports, University & Christmas
“That was a fantastic game,” Ede said. “I mean look at the way those guys were all over the field and how they….” Her eyes were dancing…… Read more “Sports, University & Christmas”
At the Community Center
Hank was sitting on the bench at the community center when Anaïs walked over to him. “Hello, Pastor Hank.” “Hello, Anaïs.” “I didn’t expect to run into…… Read more “At the Community Center”
Ede’s Rival
“Did you have a good birthday yesterday, Ede?” Ede was at the cosmetic shop where her friend worked. It was Isoka’s lunch break and they were sitting…… Read more “Ede’s Rival”
A Day in Ouidah
Ede was looking out the window when she saw Hank drive up. Immediately her heart began to beat faster. “Pastor Hank is here,” she told her grandmother.…… Read more “A Day in Ouidah”
The Decision
He had been praying and fasting for weeks on end. He thought about what his friend, Bernard had said after he told him that he couldn’t imagine…… Read more “The Decision”
Notes to Women 