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A Prairie Christmas Wish
by Tom Sheehan
When you're snowbound in a cabin out on the prairie, how can Christmas find its way to you?
Perhaps angels come in guises we don't always recognize.
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Justice
by Michelle Witte
When you're name is Jury, Justice is never far from your mind and heart. Can it even be an obsession?
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A Horse Story
by Willy Whiskers
Wherein the Constable of Calliope, Nevada entertains Savannah Sal's story of her
unwavering devotion to her first horse.
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A Promenade with the Devil
by Greg Camp
For most, the end of the War Between the States was an end to strife. For some, like cavalry officer Henry Dowland,
it was the beginning of the real battle.
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A Good Life
by Linda Hermes
The last part of the last issue of 2013, this short poem from Linda Hermes is a
fine way to end the year. Many thanks, Linda, for this little Christmas gift.
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A Good Life
by Linda Hermes
The sun isn't up yet, too early to move
There's chores to be done, can't lay here and snooze
Crawl out of my blanket, a good stretch and yawn
Have to get movin', it's now nearly dawn
We check on the cattle, throw out some hay
Rolled oats for the horses, same thing every day
But this day is special, with its new-fallen snow
That time of year, when all creatures know
Peace on this Earth, Goodwill to all men
Are needed more now, than they've ever been
It's nearly Christmas, church by candlelight
With a sermon and songs, along about midnight
Lights on the tree, Yule log on the fire
It's been a long day, and it's time to retire
I look for my blanket and head for my bed
A warm place to rest and lay down my old head
The boss stokes the fire, throws on one more log
I know it's a good life, for this old ranch dog
Merry Christmas to all from Frontier Tales!
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