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You did nothing wrong – nothing that everyone else already does. Yours is not a unique crime or any special shame. It’s not your fault. You’re not so bad. You have no sin that’s original. You’ve hurt no one so … Continue reading →

I owe you all sorts of apologies. I haven’t been able to act the same around you since we ate that apple and I learned the truth. In truth, we got along really well at first only because I didn’t … Continue reading →

You should have known I liked you when I told you my middle name. You should have known I liked you when I showed you those scars. You should have known I liked you when I bought you that drink … Continue reading →

Look, Brookes… I don’t want to tell you how to live your life (actually, I want to do that very much. Telling others what to do is really a distinct pleasure of mine), so I’ll simply describe my process and … Continue reading →

For the life of me I could not be sure if the child I was playing with was a boy or a girl. Long hair and rambunctious play confounded gender stereotypes as did a refusal of the kid to give … Continue reading →

You will never make me feel that way again. You no longer have that power; I’m taking it back. I will not heed your call or respect your wishes. I am done with care and done with you. The rampart … Continue reading →

The boy in the club is crawling between stumbling punks all lamming to the tunes of the hung DJ. The boy seems alone while looking for his mother all fishnets and lace out for a rare night in public. Currently, … Continue reading →

I keep glancing at glimpses hoping to see some sign from the corner of my eye but you’re never there. Hints and allusions are all I can see. Why must you hide? How do you constantly maintain disguise? When will … Continue reading →

Priscilla doesn’t want to be called pretty. She doesn’t mind it but wishes they would see something else but her looks – like her humor or her speed or the length of her handstands or strength of her convictions. She’s … Continue reading →

Soon there will be life. In the days to come leaves will sprout and branches strengthen but for now the ominous trees sway to the wind’s whistle, creaking closer in silhouette nearing those innocents scurrying through twilight parks. The paths … Continue reading →