Defining Human ~ D. Wallace Peach

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror:

Pixabay image by Brigitte Werner

Defining Human

by D. Wallace Peach

“I don’t know why you keep that decrepit thing around.” Delia sipped her iced tea and glanced out the window of her friend’s home. On the manicured lawn, Sherri’s cyborg pushed their children on side-by-side swings, a human arm heaving on one small back while a mechanical arm pressed on the other.

“His name is Carter, and he’s part of the family.” Sherri angled her head for a view of their laughing boys. Dainty sandwiches adorned a platter at her table’s center, and Delia nibbled though she wouldn’t feel hungry until noon. Sherri poured more tea. “I grew up with him, and he—”

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Sue Vincent is a Yorkshire-born writer and one of the Directors of The Silent Eye, a modern Mystery School. She writes alone and with Stuart France, exploring ancient myths, the mysterious landscape of Albion and the inner journey of the soul. Find out more at France and Vincent. She is owned by a small dog who also blogs. Follow her at scvincent.com and on Twitter @SCVincent. Find her books on Goodreads and follow her on Amazon worldwide to find out about new releases and offers. Email: findme@scvincent.com.

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3 Responses to Defining Human ~ D. Wallace Peach

Charles scott says:

May 29, 2019 at 17:42

lovely

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D. Wallace Peach says:

May 30, 2019 at 06:17

Thanks so much for sharing, Sue! I apologize for the late comment – I’m traveling again, taking care of my parents after another downturn. Your reblog brought a smile though, and I’m so glad that you enjoyed the story. Have a lovely day ahead, my friend.

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- Sue Vincent says:
  
  May 30, 2019 at 06:36
  
  I am so sorry, Diana. It must be very tiring and worrying for you.Hugs x
  
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