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The Tale of the Dancing Man

The dancing man came undone at one. It’s hours later now, and the sun has undergone a change and hid. The day is over and the man’s kid wonders where his daddy went. No answers given clearly; the boy is … Continue reading

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At the Open Mic

Bart wanted to talk to Will because of his brother, Alvin. John tried to stop him. I was John. “You said retard!” Bart shouted slushily. “What?” said Will. “In your set,” Bart continued, as I held him back, “You said … Continue reading

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The Undergarments

For one so unfashionable, I own quite a lot of clothes. I’ve got maybe fifty pairs of underwear. They’re not all in excellent condition; some of them are pretty ratty. I can’t bear to part with clothing until they’re in … Continue reading

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A Short Poem About Returning to Form

There are things I used to do that I am doing again: I am writing I am reading I am performing. I am sleeping late I am eating excessively I am spending too much money. I am worrying about the … Continue reading

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Will the Cycle be Broken?

It has been hard to focus lately because it has been hard to wake up lately because it has been hard to go to sleep lately because it has been hard to settle my stomach lately because it has been … Continue reading

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The Shoe, the Foot, and All That

I really thought I was going to get away with it and I had no guilt about it. I was going to totally take advantage with no compunctions, no shame, and instead, I’m being taken advantage of and I gotta … Continue reading

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Silent Mode

She’s a little too buzzed to travel alone so we drive home together. It’s quieter than usual. She’s worried about what she’s taken. “I seem to be vibrating.” “I think that’s just the car.” “Oh.” We lapse back into the … Continue reading

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In Appreciation

Despite all the evidence I have shown I appreciate you. Regardless of the things I have said about you to your face, behind your back, in the papers and talking smack, I think you’re kind of groovy. There’s something about … Continue reading

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Brand New Day

It’s a brand new day. I’m scattering clouds of last night’s sleep out of my mind’s way. Things can’t go wrong. That’s why I’m up and dancing and singing this new day song. Morning’s gonna be great. Gotta get my … Continue reading

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I Overstay My Welcome

I have a tendency to leave late in the game. I find it hard to leave from things because I want to make sure I have gotten my money’s worth at an event. Conversely, I want to ensure that my … Continue reading

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