The Skates

dragonflybooksshortstories.weebly.com/the-skates-by-elizabeth-horton-newton.html This is a short story I wrote many years ago. I was in a college writing critique group led by two of my English professors. Impulsively, I entered it in an online short story contest. (See link above) I’m honored to say it won the contest. It’s far removed from the stories I write now. Tentative and romantic, I think it expresses the uncertainty … Continue reading The Skates

Give Me a Break! Please!

“Government of the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” Abraham Lincoln Over the past several weeks I’ve been overwhelmed by news of Donald Trump’s executive orders. It seems every day brings a new assault on our democracy. I feel as though the United States as I’ve known it for my 72 years is being chipped away a piece at a time. … Continue reading Give Me a Break! Please!

I Will Not Stand Silent

Elizabeth Horton-Newton 2/1/2025 When they speak out against the rights Of the poor The displaced The disabled I will not stand silent   When they deny the rights Of people of color Of gender diversity Of the health challenged I will not stand silent   When they send so-called officials To our schools Our places of employment Our homes I will not stand silent   … Continue reading I Will Not Stand Silent