Julie Lacksonen

Joined January 2021

352 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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Musical Shift
"You're on in five." The stage manager shut the door, muffling the sound of the rowdy fans. My insides were doing cartwheels.
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Fiction
Time to Shine
You've been in the dark too long, my friend. You've been hiding out all on your own. Now, your self-destructive ways must end.
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Poets
Needs
I need your love I need your body I need your presence. I need you. I need... I have lots of needs. It seems to me, I'm being self-centered.
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Poets
It's Gonna Be Okay. Honorable Mention in I Wrote This Challenge.
When my first husband, Paul, passed away in 2016, I wasn't prepared for how heartbreaking it would be. We had been together for 30 years, married for almost 29. He had a sudden, unexpected heart attack in his sleep.
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Writers
Become Invisible
Love reigns no more Only Detachment Anger Abuse Shame Sorrow Best to become invisible But how? You are found When hiding, hushed and haunted
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Poets
The Strange Summer
This story is about me. Of course it is. I'm fabulous. My name is Thomas Finius Blakely. My buddies call me Tom. Most humans call me, affectionately, "That Darn Cat." I'm sure this endearment is thanks for controlling the rodent population.
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Fiction
Mid-Step
Should I move forward or step back? The path behind is familiar, comfortable. The path ahead is uncertain, exciting. Forward or back?
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Poets
I Remember
When we met Your smile lit up, mirroring mine I remember. I was nervous You made me laugh I remember. We danced a little, drank a little
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Poets
Stay Awake
"Did you pack enough socks, Ted?" "Yes, Mom. I'm 17, not seven. We've been to the cabin loads of times." "I know, but the mountain will be cold, and we have to keep our feet warm."
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Fiction
The Moon
The moon shines for all Pulls us with her loving tide Luna, speak to us This haiku is for a challenge. Here are the particulars:
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Poets
Listen
Be still and listen In silence, one hears much more Say nothing, and learn This is for a haiku challenge. Here are the particulars:
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Poets
I Didn't Say It
I didn't say it How could I? I kept silent Words failed I didn't want to hurt you I was timid, afraid. What would you think of me?
By Julie Lacksonen10 months ago in Poets

Julie Lacksonen

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Musical Shift

Time to Shine

Needs

It's Gonna Be Okay. Honorable Mention in I Wrote This Challenge.

Become Invisible

The Strange Summer

Mid-Step

I Remember

Stay Awake

The Moon

Listen

I Didn't Say It

Achievements (5)