Caldwell
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I have 173 stories published in
10 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 178116 times
and 177 of my stories have been cherry picked.
34 of my 267 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 35 votes
Christopher Caldwell
I grew up in England and have since made a home in France, on the banks of the Loire. My writing explores how family, place, and history leave their traces on us.
My stories
Monster poem
Woven deeply with mud and rain The mossy flesh monster howls Dug from the rotten, tight-wound roots With axes and picks and trowels In a halo of steam he reaches and wails
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Coming home
It's alright now He's in your arms He's in your arms and he's beautiful He's coming home Seemingly so fragile But he's really oh so strong Nothing could prepare you
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To live, to write, to strive... for cherries
A few well placed words And the cherries will come They said. Some grit, a touch, a twist Just follow the rule of thumb They said. So I pulled it out the bag I worked it hard, too hard,
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Photons
When the sun hits the ground There's the feintest sound There are photons splashing carelessley Through the trees And over everyone and me. The birds in the sky Don't wonder why Just fly
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Newborn
For those who have recently had a baby this may ring true.
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