Stone Soup

Where young artists paint the world with words

The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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Late Morning

Late Morning

The grassy arch, surrounded by hills covered with flowers and the bird’s sweet songs. I heard it too. So beautiful. The clouds, dancing to the music that echoes a thousand times off the lush green grass. I felt the warmth of the morning on my face. And as the sun shines brightly on the blooming tulips and daffodils, the sky brightens to welcome the noon ahead.