The telephone rings, effectively cutting off his soaring falsetto right at its apex. He frowns before picking it up, knowing before the voice even begins speaking that it’s his brother again, and that he wants more money. It’s sad that he knows all of this ahead of time, because it means he can never enjoy … Continue reading Tone Deaf
I drove past the dead body this morning, with equal parts apprehension and disgust; the apprehension because I worried I might graze it with one of my wheels, and the disgust because of what it was. Now I’m not generally queasy when it comes to gross things. I did help birth a few cows, after … Continue reading Skunk Season
Dear Journal, I’ve never owned a house. I mean, I know what it’s like to own a house because my wife owns this house. It’s in her name, but it’s as much my house as hers, at least beneath the surface. Which is fine with me, but technically I’ve never owned a house. When you … Continue reading Dear Journal: A New Lease
The glass is shattered Scattered on the ground Shot through with common blood Clinging tight to the edges Like wearing a second skin It speaks in shared whispers The essence of its melancholy Alive and sparklingly clear Shaking off ghosts like sand The memories faded yet intact Reflected in infinite pieces Each one touched by … Continue reading Common Blood
“Where I grew up there weren’t many trees. Where there was we’d tear them down and use them on our enemies.” ~Peace On Earth, U2 I grew up in 2 different places: the chaos of Southwest Philadelphia, and the insular bubble of the Adventist church. While these distinct places warred with each other for possession … Continue reading The Southwest Philly / Adventist Dichotomy
When I was young I had a bear. I guess I could have been anybody. Don’t all kids have bears, or the equivalent of bears to snuggle with in order to go to sleep. Well, my bear had no name, but he was brown and a bit mangy. Maybe the mangy nature of the bear … Continue reading Free Write #83 [The Bear]
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