Monthly Archives: April 2024

The First Kiss

The first kiss was a threat in one of those games that children play. The child was eighteen, which is later, perhaps, than expected. The game was Truth or Dare. The situation was embarrassing. How did I get so far … Continue reading

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A Two-Way Process

A breathing vibrant creature has been condensed and conformed into a cyborg, an association of wires and thoughts connected to a laptop spinning stories to serve to the web that will present a like or two every week or so. … Continue reading

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Dead Languages and Wise Fools

I followed her to Latin class since she said that’s where she was going after Spanish. I had a language requirement to fulfill after taking Spanish 5-6. I don’t know why she took Latin. I was glad to have a … Continue reading

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Communication Breakdown 2

The triangle before me tells me to yield but I find that sign to be too womanly and the handlebar moustache above my lip proves that I am far too masculine a sort to take such a command lying down. … Continue reading

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Look Forward, Future

Look forward, future, say what you hold. Will there be fond memories of glorious days or horrifying shame for what we’ve let pass? Will there be an epic silence awaiting you, still and sweet, after such cacophony today? Tell me … Continue reading

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Please Allow Her to Introduce Herself (a Cyhydedd Naw Ban)

Allow her to introduce herself: she is the one who will not leave you. Curse her. Use the grimoire from the shelf; There is nothing you can try to do to keep her from haunting what is home, the place … Continue reading

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If I Ever Get Out of This Place

If I ever get out of this place, there’s gonna be some changes when I get back home. If I ever get out of this place, I’m gonna finish reading the MASH novels. If I ever get out of this … Continue reading

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Goes to Show You Never Can Tell

They never tell you what you’re in for or for how long or when you’re gonna get out or even where you are. It’s all really a big mystery, right? Not this time. They were pretty up front that I … Continue reading

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The Last Vision of James Amacadillo

Before he stole the paper, he was warned to keep his nose clean. His horoscope read “Heed the advice of others; it will serve you well.” His girlfriend Julie Rodriguez looked at him lovingly and said, “Let’s make a baby.” … Continue reading

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Maple Sap

She governs me. She tells me what to do. She governs me; and I love it, too. She governs me; it’s just the way to be. I’m just amazed how she governs me. She tells me just what to do … Continue reading

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