Love's Tide
/…invited me to spend
a day on her yacht
on a warm June afternoon.
The sun climbed above …
By Andy Cooper
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Finding Joy...
/… mistook me for her next mistake.
She mistook me for her next ex.
X marks the spot at a dimly lit diner.
A sense of humor and dinner…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreUnder Pressure…
/… followed Carly’s long gravel driveway as Blink-182 played on the stereo. “I Miss You” wafted through the speakers. Dust and leaves filtered above the headlights and settled on the ground. Carly sat on a porch swing in a sundress…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreLove At The Ledge
/…was on edge.
The evergreen trees shielded warm rays.
A creek flowed over a small waterfall.
A brisk breeze moved through…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreFinding Love Again...
/… aftermath of a Northwestern
divorce came with a helluva ride.
Growing in loss was a foreign concept,
and I had to settle close…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreGrayson’s Grief...
/…I stood in the front yard in early May, your presence beamed in my soul. The maple trees flourished, and workers trimmed the grass. My grandson, Gil, will get me through this. A water fountain in the backyard had a gazebo near…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreA Fishy Catch
/… tagged Penelope
on a dating app,
and three years later,
Penelope told Mason he …
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreNavigating Abuse…
/…and the temperature was 65 degrees outside. Soft rays peeked through Dylan’s office blinds. He removed his glasses, stood, and walked across his office. He scratched the back of his neck and tugged at his dark tie over his white dress…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreEmpathy In Unexpected Places…
/… greeted Lizzy with a friendly smile. “Here’s your drink.” He handed her a chilled streakless mug topped with foam. Steam rose from the hot wings on the table, but it seemed she wouldn’t be touching them. Nonetheless…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreTariffs vs. Trump
/…Canada are musing
business with other countries
because of the tariffs
that also hurts American…
By Andy Cooper
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