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  • Becoming Self Aware

    As I look down at my own hands

    I see the young man I once was.

    Riding a bike, fishing in a lake

    Seeing them as someone else.

    Looking at my own body in the mirror

    I see an older man, with an age worn face

    The strength still there in my eyes

    The smile that so many have loved.

    Then my mind becomes active

    It sees the young man I was

    The…

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  • The Spider

    Sleeping. Dennis was always sleeping.

    The scream startled him awake.

    “Janet! Are you okay? Janet!”

    No answer. Dennis stood and listened.

    Janet was in the control room and did not hear Dennis call her name.

    Dennis looked into the cargo hold and saw it.

    A small spider with a smile.

    She screamed again

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    William Propsner posted an update 2 days ago

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    Hello. I am new to this site. Started writing short stories in 1997. Have self published 4 books including my first novel, ‘All The Oceans’.

    Live in southeast New Mexico USA

    Navy Veteran

    Married

    Just looked at the list of members here. 134? Not very many members. I was hoping for a lot more, many more.

    This site may not be suited for me. God Bless.

    Bye

    • Hey, it was nice to hear that you’re new here, and it’s great to know that you’ve been writing for so many years.

      I enjoy reading, and I’d like to talk to you about stories. So, can we talk on Instagram? I’m there under the name oliviaarther, and my account is verified.

      I’ll be waiting for you. Hope you have a great day.