“Don’t pretend you didn’t mean it,” I said, wiping tears with a tissue. “You return after ten years and expect—” “I don’t have a Valentine,” Sara said, closing the distance… Read more “We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)”
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Pity Party
Me? Not invited.I figured as much.Maybe it’s for the best.Don’t blame attendees.I broke your heart, not them.In fairness, I wear my feelings on my sleeve.Staying in your… Read more “Pity Party”
Dreams over Dates
(Revised) I find it not hard to believe that which I can’t conceive.The idle hands of my mind’s eye paint a picture that simmers the winter’s bone… Read more “Dreams over Dates”
You Can’t Get Rid of Me
Mary’s looking around.Shovel clanked hard earth.Mary stops, eyes darting either way.I think she can hear me.I know she can’t see me.Why?I’m six feet underneath her bare feet.How… Read more “You Can’t Get Rid of Me”
Two Beers too Many
“She’s lying, officer!” Margo said. “Are you kidding me?”“Miss, let’s hear her side of the story,” Officer James said, shaking his finger at Margo. “Now, this time,… Read more “Two Beers too Many”
Revenge Cheater
How does it feel?And what’s with the puffy eyes?Been crying?Look, it meant nothing.Isn’t that what you said?You gotta believe…Don’t believe me, do you?I should have guessed you… Read more “Revenge Cheater”
Dude, You Need a Savior!
You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”
Death
We spoke before, my dearly departed.I’d turn my head before you got started.Black is what I see instead of you.An image of your voice melts the tip… Read more “Death”
That’s Why
I pulled into the driveway, scratching the back of my neck, seeing what I saw.Sandy threw my clothes on the lawn.My old Playboy and Bible collection crackled… Read more “That’s Why”