Julie Lacksonen

Joined January 2021

328 stories

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Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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Haves and Have-nots
I was born a have-not Into a family of have-nots. Preachers and teachers Are generally low on the economic scale. As a youngster, I longed to be a have.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
The Real Me
Who is the real me? Sometimes, I am as sweet as can be, With a smile at the ready. I'll share an anecdote and a few laughs with co-workers.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Faithful
“Bang, bang, bang” woke me from my deep slumber. It wasn’t a polite knock. It was thunderous – like someone was trying to alert me of a fire. I looked at the clock. 3:16. I usually woke up around 6:00. No smoke. I rolled over, thinking I could get some more sleep, but the pounding resumed, this time even more incessant – louder and faster.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Fiction
It Happened
It happened on a cloudy, chilly night. A man was walking solo through the park. He wasn't known for having fits of fright,
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Matters of the Heart
In peace and joy, I found your open heart. I wondered, "Will our love stand tests of time?" We got off to a steamy, rousing start,
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Luna
Dearest Luna, my oldest friend, It's me, Samantha. I like you most when you're full, shining in all your glory. No one makes fun of YOU for being big and round.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
The Stained-Glass Lantern
The stained-glass lantern greeted them warmly just after they wed. "I made it for you with love," he said. "It's beautiful! I'll surely cherish it until death.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Sounds
What is it I hear? A ticking or a scraping? It's getting louder.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
It Comes
It comes in the night. It seeks souls on which to prey. Watch your back -- it comes.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Silenced
My mouth tries to scream. My breath is quickly choked off. This may be my end.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
His Target
His sights are on you. Will his beguiling smile Be the last you see?
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets
Beauty Gone
The chill in the air Brings an end to your allure. Soon, you will bare all.
By Julie Lacksonen5 months ago in Poets

Julie Lacksonen

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Haves and Have-nots

The Real Me

Faithful

It Happened

Matters of the Heart

Luna

The Stained-Glass Lantern

Sounds

It Comes

Silenced

His Target

Beauty Gone

Achievements (4)