Thomas Durbin
Bio
Raised in rural east-central Illinois, I appreciate nature and the environment. I'm a father, grandfather, professional engineer-scientist, leader, scouts leader, coach, stoic, minimalist, costumer, historian, traveler, and writer.
Stories (60/0)
Tambourine Girl
The most beautiful lady Luigi had ever seen was standing there in the summer sun next to the arbor along the street he frequently traveled. She gently held her precious tambourine as she waited for the path to clear. He glanced at her and their eyes met briefly. He smiled broadly, as he always did, when her twinkling eyes met his. Her smile brought great joy to him, yet he scurried along without further delay. Luigi worried that lingering nearby would reveal their budding love before the evening's celebration. The tradition of a seafaring man accepting a dance and revealing the identity of his one true love was an honored and long-lived rite among the people of Spezzano Albanese. Tonight was to be their night.
By Thomas Durbin10 months ago in Art
