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Andrew Cyr

About Andrew Cyr

AC is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. During college, he read a Raymond Carver book and discovered his passion for writing. AC graduated from a community college and earned a bachelor’s degree from a seminary. He worked at a nonprofit for fourteen years and in several school districts.
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Romance at Mocha’s Espresso, By: Andrew Cyr

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Nathan sat in his lifted,black F-150,drumming his thumbalong the steering wheelto Jodeci’s Cry For Meplaying on the radio.Nathan waited his turnto order a fall blended coffeeat Mocha’s Espresso.The maroon paint with whitetrim gave the shop the barn vibewith an animal inside that he’dlike to ride.Nathan’s heart achedfor a woman he’d paidattention to only in his dreams.But the … [Read more...] about Romance at Mocha’s Espresso, By: Andrew Cyr

Where Forests Catch Fire, By: Andrew Cyr

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August scorches summerto shimmers—sunburned shivers.Humid, a breeze driftsrocks over creeks,blends into waterfalls,evergreens shade her pinned hair.We lie about ourselves,miming intentions,mirrored faces.Reckless seclusionholds fate in a breeze,a practiced motion—mouth-to-mouth,life before chest pumps.Her moan, her embracecools forest fires.No firefighters—heaven's gates … [Read more...] about Where Forests Catch Fire, By: Andrew Cyr