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Sirens
He’d risen early this morning to plan the house his wife had dreamed of, but the hilltop’s stark beauty had rooted him to the spot.
His tea got cold.
It suddenly seemed a travesty to spoil the land’s personality.
Don’t seek to dominate, Mother Nature whispered, explore me as you would a lover.
He felt his pulse race at the imagery. There were enticing little copses in his eye line.He wondered if Elaine was up for–
“GRAHAM!” Her voice scattered the erotic thoughts.
He sighed and slouched towards the mobile home.
“Coming.”
He reflected on the nature of sirens.
From Guest Contributor Perry McDaid
The Standard
"Don't get me started on politics."
May took a drag from her cigarette and rolled her eyes so only Sal, the bartender, could see.
"All them crooks in Washington robbing the money right out of our pockets. It's a travesty."
"If your Pappy was alive, he'd be at the front of the revolution."
"Damn straight he would be."
May and Stan started laughing. Bill didn't seem to mind. He just frowned at his empty cup of coffee.
"Let me get you a refill, Mr. Guthrie."
She returned with a steaming pot.
"What was I talking about again?"
"Tonight's baseball game."
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