Lynn Smith

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Broke Back Buck” by Lynn Smith

Submitted to Contest #78

She did what? You’re kidding right?Nope. I’m not kidding.Yes but who spends that much on something like that? Um? Her? Her.Her being my mother. It also makes so much sense today.It wasn’t long ago and we were riding horses and checking on pig pens. We always had a great time out there in the country visiting. The kids would anticipate our arrival simply because they never knew what kind of new animal Grandma would have in...

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“Pajama Party with the Cardinals ” by Lynn Smith

Submitted to Contest #77

Pajama Party with the Cardinals. Such a beautiful morning. Sipping a Nespresso Latté and looking out the french doors. My eyes gazing as the white flakes hit the flowing creek. Oh mercy was it ever a beautiful snow. The camera is practically trembling in it’s case with anxiety to photograph the red and white scenery. Cardinals. Snow. Magic. Angels. The snow fell in heaps. It thumped on the roof tops it was so heavy and meant to be. Some much needed time with God’s snow covered Christma...

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“Our Drunk Angel” by Lynn Smith

Submitted to Contest #58

Trigger warnings: domestic violence, child abuse, alcoholism Our Drunk Angel Written by Lynn Rilean Smith I don’t remember getting dressed for picture day on that specific day. Looking back though, I see a cute little girl who probably didn’t care any...

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“For the Birds” by Lynn Smith

Submitted to Contest #57

FOR THE BIRDS 2020 Smith, Lynn Rilean “They, my parents, did what?” I asked. We do so solemnly swear this Last Will and Testament leaves everything we have to the birds. Mind spinning. This can’t be happening. It’s a joke right? I thought for a moment that maybe they were filming a new episode of punk’d or impractical jokers. I was the star of the show. Being an ...

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“A NEW CONSTELLATION ” by Lynn Smith

Submitted to Contest #56

A New Constellation 2020 Smith, Lynn Rilean Ever doubt destiny? I did. Many times. Not suppose to be somewhere only to find out that indeed you were exactly where you were supposed to be. As if you were strategically placed there by God? Maybe? To learn something new. To feel something new. To further discover your best self. The prompt to...

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Author bio

I’m an author and poet. Song writer, story seeker and story teller. I love life and believe everyone to be significant. I treasure my friendships and hold those I love near. I could write a crow bar to life and make elephants ride on monkeys through silly cities. I appreciate all critiquing, as for the growth it allows me to achieve. Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me.