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The light patter of rain on the window tells me that there will not be a chance today to sunbathe or to set up a stoop sale or to go on the the long walk I was hoping – at … Continue reading →

I am not allowed into the apartment until I complete the assignment. I am the one who made the assignment. I am the one judging completion of the assignment. I am the one stopping me from entering the apartment. I … Continue reading →

“Three Feet High and Rising” was playing on the stereo while me myself and I were all settling into a sleeping bag uptown. I was tentatively positioned near Kiri, the latest object of my affection. There were a lot of … Continue reading →

Paul Simon wrote “Old Friends” and then abandoned his old friend Art a couple of times. Luckily, he never abandoned his older friend, art, although now that he’s no longer recording albums maybe he’s taking that particular plunge into troubled … Continue reading →

Jose doesn’t have the excuse of excessive drink or smoke to pills for his bad memory but he’ll occasionally put his back to someone who asks him how he is and whisper "Who is he/she/they?" and if I know, I’ll … Continue reading →

“It hurts,” he said. “I feel your pain,” she said. “It doesn’t make it any better!” he grouched. She knew that, but didn’t think that saying so would improve a thing, so she stayed with him in silence. He didn’t … Continue reading →

It is quiet now as we both sit in our own ruminations. Soon you will be gone and I will be alone and anticipating that leaves me sad. I am too locked into my thoughts to ask about yours. Perhaps … Continue reading →

You will find the stars blinking out soon and you will discover that darkness is all that will cover the night the day and everything in between on your world. Your life will be a smaller one filled with no … Continue reading →

Don’t make me do it. You know how hard it is for me. Don’t put this on my head. Don’t force my hand, please. Don’t, don’t… All right, fine, if I must, I’ll make the declaration: Please, don’t go.

When you next come to town we’re gonna party like it’s last Spring. I’ll spring into action cleaning up the place so you won’t have to lift a finger. When you next come to town we’ll talk about all of … Continue reading →