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100 words: Hollow
Within a hollow chest beats his ragged heart. Starved for affection, touch, love, for things denied the beast he is. Knowing inside he is not as he should be, all he could be. Listening to the singing, watching the dancing, … Continue reading
100 Words: Reach/Drown
I realize you’re drowning. Should I just stand by the river and watch as you go below? I can’t not plunge in up to my elbows and pull you back out, pull you above, give you breath. Open your eyes, … Continue reading
Sorry, not sorry
I’m not sorry about the toast. I’m not sorry about the wedding. I’m not sorry about the fake priest. I’m not sorry about switching the donors. I’m not sorry about Ramon. I’m not sorry about Kevin. I’m not sorry about … Continue reading
Dialogue/Picture This
“Hey… hey y’… y’that guy. From th’news!” “…That get me a drink?” “Buddy it’ll get y’wasted.” “Oh. Good.” “H’much d’you ‘member?” “Depends.” “I hear you. Single r’blended?” “Single.” “Rocks?” “Straight.” “Okay so. How much do y’remember?” “Really want to know?” … Continue reading
black dog
Clawing and wishing I could hold on wishing there were some other way to make sense of the things around me that didn’t involve putting them in my mouth. Feeling like a less-than-toddler at being able to cope, feeling like … Continue reading