Cherry Vodka
Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Pull that bottle out the freezer. No chaser for me, I’ve been chased quite enough lately. “By what?” you may ask? Well by dreams and by…
parents
in the graveyard of lethargy and avarice a cherry tree blooms
parents - a haiku
in the graveyard of lethargy and avarice a cherry tree blooms
Cherry Red (origin +4)
“Oh, alright then,” I said. It didn’t appear that I was going to get control over what I was to be called. “I am your guide. Please, come this way.” I’d have…
Cherry Red (origin +3)
I turned to see a man, slightly taller than I was, dressed in a royal blue military style uniform. It had a double row of brass buttons down the front, which…
Cherry Red (origin +2)
My fingers suddenly reminded me that I had taken my gloves off and it was bloody freezing. I clumsily pulled the mitten back on, which was not easy as my…
Xylophone Shopping
I was shopping for a birthday present. Something for my friend. A xylophone, one of those Fisher Price ones with the bright colors. A half-joke present that I…
Self-Eavesdropping and a Fruit-Laden Tale
With a steadying breath, Edna launched into her list of provisos, scarring experiences, and assorted baggage. Her own voice quickly felt distant to her, as if…
parents - a haiku
in the graveyard of lethargy and avarice a cherry tree blooms