Shannon Broughton

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“The Cherry Tree Ring” by Shannon Broughton

Submitted to Contest #175

“Betty, I’m home! Come n’ see what I’ve got for ye.” Larry stood in the doorway filled with joy and excitement. Betty had expressed how a blossoming cherry tree would look “so perfect” in the middle of the front lawn of their new home when they were looking at it a year ago. He watched as she slowly moved through the hallway, weighed down in the front by the product of their love. Her hair was sticking out all over, escaping her messy bun. The patched sundress she wore barely stretched over her expanding belly. Her tired brown eyes looked up...

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