Over the Barrel

Written by Mark Johnson

Imagine what woodpeckers see when they drill in palms above, or mockingbirds as they whistle their tunes through news that clouds fair skies.

What unfolds is merely a sharp, silent slice–brave blooms by thorns–to inspire this story, to dazzle and penetrate those who dare to partake.

2 thoughts on “Over the Barrel”

  1. I enjoy the photos you often included with your essays.

    On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 2:28 PM Mark Johnson Stories wrote:

    > Mark Johnson posted: ” Imagine what woodpeckers see when they drill in > palms above, or mockingbirds as they whistle their tunes through news that > clouds fair skies. What unfolds is merely a sharp, silent slice–brave > blooms by thorns–to inspire this story, to dazzle an” >

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a comment