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UnOrigami

She stretched, r e a c h i n g to claw one hand over her right shoulder, to try to rub out the knot that had tightened between her neck and shoulder blade. No matter how she tried to … Continue reading

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All The Words

All the words in the world and I can chew them up and paste them back down again, with pencil on paper, with ink, with ones and zeroes. I can translate them and I can say them and I can … Continue reading

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Without Me

I am hoping against hope that I learn this lesson — the one where I am always wondering if the point is to hang on, or to finally let go — before the world makes the decision without me.

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Haiku Story

I never knew what you were asking for but I still find me flailing to give it even when I’m certain I should just be giving up. Get past it. Get through it. You’ve given me the kind of advice … Continue reading

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Nothing Like

I am nothing like the tiny slip of a thing you have now. I am nothing like the babysmell of soft curls she bore you. I am nothing like the delicate ones you saved and cradled. I was strong before … Continue reading

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