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Better Than Before

Based on a musical that never happened, but was equal parts tragic and hilarious. * * * Fresh start. New, clean moment. Deep breath. Forget the fire. Nothingness. Forget the ashes. Climb on out; time to get higher. Building from … Continue reading

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How Sharp It Felt

This one lover of mine, we talked the other night, while he laid in bed, after finally turning off the laptop. He sent me pictures of his face as he laid in shadow, his features illuminated by the cold white … Continue reading

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Smiling For No Reason

I think about it often — what would happen. How it might work. I dream up scenarios, and when I am alone at work, alone in my office. When I am on the bus. When I am buying baguettes and … Continue reading

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Deep Questions

Who will I cry to when you’re gone away, when you’re gone away to where you think you belong, when you’re with your tribe, when you find the people who will never betray you, never lie to you, never tell … Continue reading

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August Third – Remnants of a Hot Day

Your cock aches to fit into me. You hold it in your fist; make me take it. I tell you all about how much I loved it, all about our last visit, all about our last bit of play, on … Continue reading

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