I’m sure you want to go where the brisk wind blows.Take your magic carpet back eastand float into a memory you miss of me.While you’re staring at… Read more “There To Break Your Fall”
Tag: fiction
Tight Jeans
“Do these jeans make me look, you know, fat?” Melissa said, through squinted, teary eyes.I stopped. “Me?” I pointed at myself the way a preoccupied kid in… Read more “Tight Jeans”
Killing to Love Me
Bloody seasons on west coast weekends are reasons to press rewind to escape and get out of my mind. Headspace costs more than I’m willing to pay… Read more “Killing to Love Me”
Mapping Affection
The distance from the sparkle in Kara’s eye to when she last said goodbye rested in the bed of a pickup truck somewhere out west. The shortcut… Read more “Mapping Affection”
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”
Say What You Want to Say
Shades of shadows blend with an unforecasted gust rattling the living room windows as Vera enters the house, the door slams behind her. Goosebumps poke through her… Read more “Say What You Want to Say”
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”
Countless Blank Pages
Zero words on blank pages.My fingers idly stand by, wanting to type, knowing not what.What’s not to love?I’ve lost interest.Read a book.I tried.It lacked introspection.Hell, even I… Read more “Countless Blank Pages”
Camera Shy
“If this is what you think is honest—”“I think you’d better go!” I looked down and away, pointing to the front door.“Not going to forgive me, are… Read more “Camera Shy”
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”
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