by Jan Hedger | Jun 24, 2009 | Stories
I didn’t mean to get separated from the tour group, only I’d lagged behind because I couldn’t take the incessant nasal tone of the pinched faced little man from York Tours by Moonlight a moment longer. I wanted to be on my own for a while, to try to make sense of what...
by Jan Hedger | Jun 21, 2009 | Stories
The sun broke through the clouds, shining its light upon the puddles, left by the downpour of rain. At one, a woman stood, looking down on her reflection. It scared her, frightened her, and disturbed her; where had the girl gone? Her innocence sullied and spoilt by...
by Jan Hedger | Jun 12, 2009 | Poetry
On the eve of her wedding, she reflected, but did not step back On the morn of her wedding; she knew who she truly was At the time of her wedding, she walked forward, and Placed her trust in his love.
by Jan Hedger | May 12, 2009 | Poetry
They writhed and tumbled Co-joined, play fighting Sleek wet bodies In aquatic display. Mother whickered Calling her children For the butterfish meal She’d caught fresh today. Two whiskered heads Popped out of the water ‘We’re coming’, they cried Bellies empty from...
by Jan Hedger | Apr 12, 2009 | Poetry
The knock came at night, crashing into the midnight stillness. Pulling the bedclothes high, I encased myself in their security Abject fear engulfing every muscle, every sinew in my body. Dad was the one who moved, sliding bare feet into slippers As if they were placed...
