BEANERY ONLINE LITERARY MAGAZINE
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Kathleen Clark
Hey, there, Halloween eyes
master of disguise
lurking around in the dark
giving my heart a jump-start!
Darkness unfurls like Dracula’s cape
swirling around the mustard moon
soon…very soon…
the living dead will escape…
Gliding across misty fields, lurking down inky alleys
little ghouls and goblins
slink on cat feet, ring doorbells on pumpkin-lit porches
then RUN SCREAMING…
It’s a devilishly scary night
so slip inside and revel in the fright
of cobwebbed corners, flickering lights
blood-curdling screams!!!
Shiver with delight as you sit
cross-legged with flashlight
reading ghostly, sanguine tales
of horror and doom.
ADDITIONAL READING:
True Love
THE KILLER KITTEN
THE HAUNTED CABIN IN THE WOODS
JOURNEY’S END
Ghostly white pumpkins of the Lunar variety
THE SNITTY CAT LIKES PUMPKIN PIE?
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MANUELA’S MISSION Part II
Kathleen Clark
The Beanery Writers Group extends congratulations to Kathleen Clark, who won Second Place Award in the 2009 Short Story Contest sponsored by the Works in Progress Writer’s Workshop in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Her story will be posted in two parts. To read Part I of Manuela’s Mission, click on: Manuela’s Mission Part I
Father Angelo knocked loudly, insistently. Well acquainted with the older priest’s temperament, Father Santiago opened the office door. Leaning heavily on the silver-footed cane, Father Angelo limped to the desk side chair and sat heavily. “What is going on?” he spoke without preamble, his square jaw set in a hard line.
“The incident is under investigation,” Father Santiago replied. “It’s too soon…”
“Unforgivable! Disgraceful!” Father Angelo interrupted, his slate-gray eyes flashing. “Reportedly, it’s a (more…)
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MANUELA’S MISSION Part I
Kathleen Clark
The Beanery Writers Group extends congratulations to Kathleen Clark, who won Second Place Award in the 2009 Short Story Contest sponsored by the Works in Progress Writer’s Workshop in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Her story will be posted in two parts. Visit the Beanery Online Literary Magazine on Monday to read Part II.
Shivers skittered down my spine. Goosebumps peppered my tawny-brown arms. Sweat beaded my forehead. This horrible thing couldn’t be happening! I wouldn’t let it! Saint Joan, help me! I crossed myself. With my mind already working like a tumbler lock, I set to scheming. Telling Father Santiago would be easy; but would he believe me? Every night, keys dangling from his waist, he securely locked the massive front doors. The arched windows were about eight feet above the ground, except one, beneath the staircase leading to the bell tower.
I’d overheard a disturbing conversation between two unknown men, where from the back of the church, I knelt praying the Rosary for my ailing sister, Rosa.
“Soooo. . . this is the legendary crucifix! Hummm! Exquisite, eh? Mere words are an injustice!” I turned, quickly glanced at the men.
“Providin’ it’s authentic, it’s well worth a fortune!” Commented the lanky man.
The scruffy guy whistled, “Fine piece for (more…)
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OH SO RADIO SHOW!
Kathleen Clark
Before the invention of black and white television, family entertainment meant gathering around the Philco radio in the corner of the living room. Raptly glued to the lively performances of favorite entertainers, audiences of all ages were kept spellbound.
Radio’s Golden Age began in the early 1920’s and continued throughout the late 1950’s. With a span of nearly three decades and a selection of genre’s including comedy, drama, sci-fi, mystery, horror, detective and music, literally hundreds of shows hit the air.
One of the most popular and long-running music radio programs, the Grand Ole Opry, was the creation of station manager, George Dewey Hay. Begun in 1925, it was originally billed as (more…)
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WE KNEW HIM
Kathleen
We knew Him
still we slew Him
the Messiah, (more…)
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EVERYDAY ANGELS
Kathleen Clark
Everyday Angels
faithful friends
surround me,
giving
sharing
sustaining
encouraging. . .
When my spirit wings low
you lift me up,
light the way
with hope.
Nothing compares
to the healing balm
the tender (more…)
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JOAN’S VICTORY RIDE
KATHLEEN
my mission, nearer, clearer, the older I become
the country of France. . .united as one
Riding, riding
riding, riding
day and night across this scarred land,
riding, riding, hard against the wind
banner flying free.
My army (more…)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from the BEANERY WRITERS!
We thank all our loyal readers for their patronage of our online magazine, and we welcome all new readers to join with us in this the New Year.
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
Katheen
As we enter the first of year 2009, let us remember that we should “shake, rattle and roll.” Pledge to make a difference in the coming year!
On a frigid winter morning
dad, in plaid flannel bathrobe
headed to the basement
where ashes from the coal furnace
had settled into a gray nest.
The slender iron poker, precisely (more…)
G-20 Poem
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G-20 POEM
Kathleen Clark
Oh, the G-20.
My thoughts for a penny!
Here come the troopers
Those party poopers!
We were just hangin’ around
Not makin’ a sound
All peaceful and quiet like
Still we got a strike!
Just lettin’ our banner speak for us
So really – - – what’s all the fuss?
(Then there were all the others who really proved nothing by breaking windows & causing havoc – to the tune of $50,000)
ADDITIONAL READING:
Living with OCD
THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW: Things Writers Should Know
BOOKALICIOUS!
Can You Write Your Memoir in Six Words?
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS IN NOVEL WRITING