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THE BOOK WARRIOR

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For the Love of Storytelling

September

9/2/2022

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By late August, Summer has developed deep, beautiful lines on her golden face, and she’s got a red-haired baby on her hip. “Autumn,” she explains. 
This is the way of seasons. Each year, they’re reborn anew. Summer was born to aging Spring, blossoms falling from her lavender grey hair. Spring, to the cold but caring hands of Winter.
They help each other until they can stand on their own. 
“I wish I could know you when you’re young,” says Autumn. By September, he can speak for himself, and his curls have grown dense. Pumpkin-colored freckles have blossomed beneath his apple cheeks. 
“I wish I could know you when you’re old,” smiles Summer, sleepily. It’s nearly time for her to begin her hibernation. “Say hello to Winter for me, won’t you? Care for him kindly when he’s born. I never get to see him.”
“Are you leaving already, Mother?” Autumn never feels ready. But just in the course of this conversation, he’s grown. His voice has deepened like rich coffee, warm in the suddenly chilly morning. 
“Soon. Never forever. I’ll see you next year.”
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    About the Author

    Brooksie C. Fontaine was accepted into college at fifteen and graduate school at nineteen. She has an MFA in English, and is currently completing a second MFA in Illustration.

    She is currently working as a private tutor, art instructor, and freelance writer and illustrator. Her favorite hobby is drinking copious amounts of coffee.

    Her work has been published with the Eunoia Review, Soft Cartel, Eskimo Pie, Literary Yard, Boston Accent Lit, Report From Newport, Anti-Heroin Chic, and Dark Cheer: Cryptids Emerging Anthology, Volume Blue.

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