Last Dance with Mary Jane by Nina Bennett Miguel shows me his bag of dope at every counseling session. I keep my expression neutral, refuse to be drawn in when he asks if it looks like good shit. We then... Continue Reading →
Too Late Tomorrow by Tricia McCallum Fates ride on little moments. Outcomes of entire lives can rest on the seemingly miniscule. Fresh from another of her parent's brawls the little girl shuffles to school. She needs a sign today that... Continue Reading →
STATUE ON FIFTH by Karen J. Fox Fifty years I’ve walked past, pretending not to notice you. Turning my head to study the moon or the blazing maple that talks with its leaves in the wind. Fifty years you have... Continue Reading →
The Eavesdropper found in a journal, April 2, 2008 by Jane Blue The smell of orange rind under my fingernails, the taste of strawberries, destroyed still life on a black saucer. I ate all the grapes. Some people are talkers,... Continue Reading →
Well, He Asked by Margaret Fieland one of those clueless questions at dinner with the whole family. A beat while I consider my answer. "I was gazing at Marie," drooling, but I don't mention that, "and I realized I wanted... Continue Reading →
The One Redemption Granted by A.J. Huffman “Language makes me a stranger to my own life,” -- Susan Mitchell I dive inside the pages of my mind. Looking for understanding. I find only escape. And a bizarre sort of forgiveness.... Continue Reading →
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