Monthly Archives: February 2017

Nature

Posted on February 18, 2017 by gwpj

In nature, even the smallest things are beautiful.  

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Hokkaido Owl

Posted on February 13, 2017 by gwpj

Looking down from her perch in the tree, she waited. Then, seeing movement in the forest bed, she opened her wings and, falling, grasped the tiny animal in her talons. It was enough for her two little ones, awaiting her … Continue reading →

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Hideo

Posted on February 2, 2017 by gwpj

  What he remembered was the air raid siren, then running through a wall of flames. Mother, holding little sister close to her breast, ran next to him. He remembered stumbling over bodies and nearly falling down. Then they were … Continue reading →

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Every little once in a while

Posted on February 1, 2017 by gwpj

                Every little once in a while there is a song, a murmur, a hope. Every little once in a while there is life, and singing, and cheer. If what you want is … Continue reading →

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