3/12/2023 0 Comments Surviving the aftermath restlessMaking its rotten claws and leathery sinews bend and reach. I am not moving it, I am not shaking it or I hold it high soĪll can see it and I hold it still so there is no mistake. I pull the shriveled severed arm from the worn leather bag. Inside is a sample of some of my earliest work, from that night in Gettysburg, that I bend down to retrieve my satchel from the floor and set it upon the I turn to the room as I search the eyes in the public house.Īll eyes are upon me. I plant my cane into the worn wood plank floor and help him to his feet. “Good sir, before I leave this world, let me set you straight on the point of debate that has Stumbles into me I sweep his feet from beneath him with my cane. Spews hyperbole and spittle with wide-flung arms and wild gesticulations. One of these obnoxious storytellers has added to his inventory of charms inebriation. I want to show the world a truth they ignore or forgot. Today I noticed some of my earliest works are failing, and ‘what ifs’ and the stories of heroism that grow larger year after year. I can’t help but overhear men arguing the endless Veterans who are enjoying the favorable weather. Some nights I join an encampment, pitch a tent with some of the other I rest in the Cashtown Inn for a night, a rougher crowd than the gentlefolk at theīlackhorse Tavern. Have saved the whole of the Army of the Potomac. She may have been a woman of ill repute, though she claimed to be an honest woman. I look for her in the crowds, hoping against hope to see her again. I had a dozen orderliesĪnd assistants, but none of them have ever returned to this hallowed ground. I didn’t serve in the signalĬorps, nor was I a spy. I fought here, though I wasn’t infantry or cavalry or artillery. That as much as anything encourages me to Guess the word gets out, more forgive as time heals. I try to appear at as many of these reunionsĪs I can, to be certain-to make sure-my work has not been undone. Gettysburg isn’t far from my home in Baltimore. I’ve lost count of how many, but I’ve been to most of ![]() For now, enjoy my contribution (one of two submissions), 'The Restless Dead of Gettysburg'!Īnother Gettysburg battle reunion. I do hope you can find it on amazon after our launch, we can't set up a pre-order but I'll let everyone know when it's available by updating this post with a link. ![]() There will also be a handful of others to go along with new voices and some first-time short story writers. The book, to be called 'For the Love of Gettysburg' will also feature works by artists from last year, Jim R and I included. The book will feature a number of our authors including some of our stars with multiple titles to their names besides Jim R. Actually, it's my contribution to the Gettysburg Writers Brigade annual anthology project for charity. Hello, everyone! It's almost Halloween, my favorite holiday, so here is an appropriate tale for 'round the campfire.
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