Flags, and Nets, and Cannons, and Rails for the Stairs (Watty Awards)
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Last published Wed, Oct 17, 2012
What does a father get his blind son for his birthday? What if that son doesn't have long to live?
Yea, a whole town may say they "care" and send him teddy bears and flowers. But they don't get it.
What is it that makes a bond between a father and son so strong?
I recently asked these questions in this (now published) short story. The result will capture your heart.
Now a published ebook, available on https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/246139
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