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Childhood

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Disobedience

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

The sky is oiled orange
gleaming along the metal
and matte of cement steps

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"Adult-Baby" photo by Pexels on Pixabay

Nicole Dying

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

A sudden car trip in the dark.
Your blue hands
curled in the coffin.

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"Palm Tree" photo by thetravelnook on Pixabay

Coconut Bandits

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

Stealthy in bare feet
three bandits come.
Prize swivels high between
striped green leaves.

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"Jelly Beans" photo by pixel1 on Pixabay

Jelly Belly Game

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

Mother portions them out
one-eighth of a cup
in six mounds, cupped

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"Child" photo by marmaladelane on Pixabay

Parade

ByYvonne McArthur April 21, 2022

A poem about a little girl sitting in a whicker chair, watching a parade go by from her spot in the bay window.

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Small boy climbing a hill in a bright green beanie

Knight & Squire

ByYvonne McArthur April 21, 2022

A poem about a childhood adventure in imagination

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Yvonne McArthur fiction & fantasy writer

Welcome, I'm Yvonne!

I’m a speculative fiction writer whose goal is to transport you into worlds of adventure, magic, and courage. My stories feature spunky characters who take on everything from overly practical parents to teleporting assassins—all while becoming kinder, more courageous, and more connected humans.

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