Cl Barton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Love in a Time of Anomie” by Cl Barton

Love in a Time of Anomie “This place is a dream. Only a sleeper considers it real. Then death comes like dawn, and you wake up laughing at what you thought was your grief.” – Rumi March; daffodils and daisies thrive, bigger, brighter, better than ever; all the heavy rain we've had for the past three months has been good for Nature; grass is tall, thick, gl...

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“chrysocolla” by Cl Barton

There are three hours to go, on this busy Saturday shift. All day it's been cold, wet and windy outside, crowds of Christmas shoppers trudging grimly, doggedly, past the windows along the High Street, huddled in their faux-furriest winter coats, collars turned up.  The cabinets need dusting, stock needs replacing, little cards with tiny writing, with the names of gems, and prices. Kunzite pendant, £390. Stacking ring set in topaz, peridot, citrine, £25 each or £70 for three; size L. The crystals...

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Author bio

My writing is primarily inspired by cross-cultural traditions of mysticism and magic; as well as my love of music and nature.

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Contest #19
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