Author: Writing Sparkle

The Path of the Leaf
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The Path of the Leaf

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No longer clinging; time stops for the briefest of moments then it is just happening. Wrapped completely in a feeling of weightlessness the air swoops under and around as it grasps, twists and pulls. The path down isn’t straight and it isn’t a plunge. Instead it’s a journey up and over air currents. It’s a… Continue reading The Path of the Leaf

Coffee Treats
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Coffee Treats

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Can I get you a hot espresso pouted over condensed milk and served with ice? It is a refreshing and sweet drink for a day at the end of August. Or perhaps you would prefer a chilled coffee with coffee ice cubes? Maybe an espresso milkshake? Or if you prefer we can have our regular… Continue reading Coffee Treats

It wasn’t Dairy Queen that brought us running.
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It wasn’t Dairy Queen that brought us running.

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I remember the music. That catchy little happy sound that indicated the ice cream bike was coming closer. The heat of the summer was promised to melt away if you were lucky enough to have a bit of ice cream money tucked away. He would come around the corner with that ice cream cooler as… Continue reading It wasn’t Dairy Queen that brought us running.

Anticipation
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Anticipation

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The Penis Chronicles presents, “Anticipation” It looks like a perfect sunny fall morning. It’s clear by the traffic that the school year has only just begun for the season. It is bumper to bumper on the 2 lane north bound street. The air is crisp and my child is walking down the tree lined sidewalk… Continue reading Anticipation

Bioluminescence
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Bioluminescence

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I can still remember those summer nights of my youth so vividly that I can almost breathe them in when I close my eyes and focus hard enough. There is the smell of wood smoke alive in the air with the soft crackle of the fire and relaxed adult conversation that plays back to me… Continue reading Bioluminescence

Coffee with a scoop
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Coffee with a scoop

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It’s bold creamy and sweet. The rich Brazilian coffee beans have been brewed perfectly and added to a vanilla flavoured cream to create a coffee lover’s dream. It is cold and smooth on the tongue. With a thoughtful wink over my coffee cup I hold up a scoop of that delicious coffee flavoured ice cream… Continue reading Coffee with a scoop