Congratulations to Laird Goertzen, winner of Yawp’s flash fiction contest! We had so many good submissions that we decided to publish two runners-up as well: Sutton Welsh and, once again, Laird Goertzen.

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“You don’t often see lilies growing on hillsides.”
“I planted them here, in my son’s breast pocket.”

Laird Goertzen

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You paint watercolor endeavors throughout the bluegrass state. I exhibit my adventures without consent, too.

Sutton Welsh

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 He bowed exultant!
 The strings soaring, the winds held back, the crescendo perfect.
“Mr. Taylor, it’s time for meds.”

Laird Goertzen