Tag Archives: Flash Fiction

“A Life Story”

Posted on August 10, 2012 by vb guenther

A shell, its two halves Still joined, Lies open on the sand Barely covered by The shallow waters Of the lagoon. A single raindrop Pierces the sea And lands on one half Of the shell. Blessed with new life, It … Continue reading →

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“Riding With The Wind” (Flash Fiction)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by vb guenther

Three o’clock in the morning. I mount my bike. Kick the stand. Throttle her low. And ease away From the station. Hot day behind me. Two murders. A drug bust. My partner shot. In the leg. I envy him. Six … Continue reading →

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“The Butterfly Effect”

Posted on June 19, 2012 by vb guenther

Time is. Has been. Will be. If we can change the past Will the future still be The child of the present? Which present? (Inspired by Faye Flam’s “On the wings of Ray Bradbury“, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2012.) … Continue reading →

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“‘You say it’s your birthday….'”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by vb guenther

A septuagenarian New decade ahead. Well-deserved honorarium For a life well led. Happy Birthday, Paul. (Reminded by “Happy Birthday, Paul McCartney: 70 Iconic Images for 70 Years“, by James Kaplan, Time, June 18, 2012.)

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“Presidential Cuff Links”

Posted on June 16, 2012 by vb guenther

Cuff links One thinks Showoff. (Suggested by Harry Bradford’s article, “Jamie Dimon’s Presidential Cufflinks A Gift From A White House Resident“, The Huffington Post, June 15, 2012.)

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“Insider Trading”

Posted on June 16, 2012 by vb guenther

Hundreds of millions, not enough Billionaire circle, the dream Jail cell, the reality. (Suggested by “Big verdict on insider trading“, by Peter Lattman and Azam Ahmed, New York Times News Service.)

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“The Prosecution Rests”

Posted on June 15, 2012 by vb guenther

Eight sit in the chair And testify against the man. Tension fills the air They tell their tales as best they can. A hero, a coach The man is on trial for rape. Ten, he did approach Young boys. Too … Continue reading →

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“Prosperity Gospel”

Posted on June 15, 2012 by vb guenther

Give me your quarters Your dimes, your ones I’ll fill my coffers. God loves me. (Inspired by AP article, “Atlanta area megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar arrested on battery charge after family dispute“, The Washington Post, June 8, 2012.)

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“Aftermath”

Posted on June 13, 2012 by vb guenther

Worn coat, ragged blanket Young girl walking away. Loving arms, soft voices Urging me to stay. Home. (Inspired by Edward Colimore’s article, “Afro-Germans find community“, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 5, 2012.)

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“Bulgaria”

Posted on June 13, 2012 by vb guenther

Ancient skel’tons anchored to the ground Stakes driven through each chest. Limbs askew, mouths agape Their mortal forms at rest. Vampires (Suggested by AP article, “In Bulgaria, vampire clues”, June 06, 2012.)

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