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Andrew Cyr

About Andrew Cyr

Andrew spent his formative years in Washington State. Andrew discovered a passion for creative writing during high school, penning short stories and poems. Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Andrew as he navigated the challenges of foster care. Following graduation, Andrew enlisted in the army, serving four years as a paratrooper stationed at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. The experience of putting his life on the line every day instilled a deep appreciation for the fragility of life and strengthened his faith in God. Upon completing his military service, Andrew returned to Washington and obtained a degree in general studies.
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A Year of Change, By: Andrew Cyr

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Dancing flames crackedover oak logs in December. The cold of the yeardrew my hands closeto warm them But not too closeto touch Much that happened(this year especially)left a breeze as if outside,missing a coat But not even a sweater couldwarm me inside with a heatthat I couldn’t bear to touch Evelyn split withher husbandto lie with mea man who wasn’ther … [Read more...] about A Year of Change, By: Andrew Cyr

Grief Meets Love, By: Andrew Cyr

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Silas steepled his handsand rocked in his dark office chairas he prayed for distancebetween the call and the flightto attend his estranged father’s funeral.He gazed out his large tinted windowat the Yakima River rippling over itselfand Greenway with gold and brownleaves camouflaging the trimmed lawnthree stories below his office.People jogged and walked their dogsthrough the … [Read more...] about Grief Meets Love, By: Andrew Cyr

Anthem Of A Kid Unwanted, By: Andrew Cyr

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It was a Thursday morning.And unlike Wednesday,I knew where I was goingshouldn’t be somewhereI wanted to go, but I did.Go. I wanted to leave this houseand this bustling town of drunksand stochastic manipulation. Besides, I wasn’t what her newhusband wanted, and he saidshe needed to pick.I got the short end of the stick. I didn’t know the route, and anyway,anywhere would … [Read more...] about Anthem Of A Kid Unwanted, By: Andrew Cyr

Holiday Love: A Coffee Date, By: Andrew Cyr

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It’s saidand to a faultit’s donewhat’s done, we didon Christmas Eve.I checked my watchas my youthful years fadedand smoked a cigarette.I moved my eyes aroundthe living room window.White lacy flakesdance through the atmosphereaccumulating a glow.I slipped over slick streetslaced with fairy lust,falling fast intoa crush;eyes searching for truthat a coffee date.A hazelnut … [Read more...] about Holiday Love: A Coffee Date, By: Andrew Cyr

Unspoken Love, By: Andrew Cyr

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Ethan had his heart seton spilling his thirst for Natalia,no matter the cost.The two are forty-fourbut they had been friendssince middle school,but she thought of themas platonic—nothing more.Ethan tried to convince himselfthat he only saw her as a friend,but deep down, his heart pulledhim into unexplored territory,where unexpected kisses awaited.Natalia helped Ethan passa … [Read more...] about Unspoken Love, By: Andrew Cyr