David Ward

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2024

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“I Cross My Heart” by David Ward

Submitted to Contest #254

Author's note: This story contains the lyrics to one of George Strait's most heartfelt and recognizable love songs. I don't own any rights to the song, although that would be really great for my bank account. (And despite what one character says out of anger, I really do love the song — cross my heart.)**** He never wanted to slow dance. In all my time spent with Mickey, I could never convince him to get out on the dance floor with me. He'd race out there for all the regular wedding bangers like 'Takin' Care of Business' and always put on qu...

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“Birdsong in the Backyard” by David Ward

Submitted to Contest #253

TW: Suicide The weight of the world settles on my shoulders as I fumble with the shoestrings on my Reeboks. Gravity somehow pulls more aggressively today, and the passage of time feels like I'm operating in dog years suddenly — every minute seems like it passes seven times faster somehow. And it all feels profoundly unfair. Looping the laces on my tennis shoes, I can’t help but think it’s time for a new pair. These shoes have seen more steps than they were made for, and probably need to sent to The Great Shoe Retirement Community in the Sky...

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