Bar on a Mountain
I thought I would hurl at the next curve in the road as the car bumped along this dirt path, heading for the highest point of the mountain. It had already…
No Crap Today, Possibility of Later Crap
As his partner snapped the outdated cell phone shut Herb Melcher flinched. It was a tiny noise in the midst of the spattering rain and passing cars. All the…
Bring Me Flowers.
The results were finally on the table. Just like that, my life was on a time sheet, every minute was precious. I cannot speak the words, it makes my stomach…
Your Patient Awaits Treatment, Doctor
He needs a neurotic antibiotic, If you’re not too hectic now. And a narcissistic antiseptic, If you’d conclude to allow. Call a cathartic medic. He’s heart…
Soup or Stew?
I was put up here nearly a year ago. Now my lid was covered in dust. Looking down from the highest shelf above the kitchen stove, I had a great view out the…
I sick :(
Let me tell ya, nothing is worse and yet most fun when you were a kid than being sick on a school day. Yeah it sucks that you don’t feel well, but think of all…
How Long?
“This can’t be right, you’re wrong, you have to be wrong, I just have a stomach bug,” Lily stuttered. “I’m sorry Miss, er, Carwin, but I’m afraid it’s true,”…
Out for Coffee, In the Tea
One sip and I remembered why I hated traveling. Egyptian coffee is the worst, if you’re picking an exotic locale to visit and stake out a cafe. The sun beat…
How Dare You
The room, a massive blur of dark, sinister colours spun around Kim until she limped to the wall, grabbing onto any surface she could hold. Palms sweaty and…
End of the Bike Ride
I loved the feeling of the motorcycle beneath me. The entire ride I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. I was loving every minute of the wind within my hair…
Let me Show You
Look at me See my age Hear me speak It should mean something I am not a child When I was You did your job Now step back Your not my mom Your my sister Stop…
Sicken me
I felt really well today so I decided to try some legionellosis. Then the girl at the Infection Parlour told me it was difficult to distinguish from pneumonia…
Don't Feel So Good
I woke up the next morning more groggy then normal. I didn’t remember going to bed last night, but that’s where I was. I got up and groaned a little. I figured…
Cruising with Grandma
My eyes widened and whatever I was about to say died on my gaping lips. She chuckled. “Oh don’t look at me like that boy, you think your old grandma doesn’t…
Unlikely Companions
Why the hell is it so cold? I knew that there would be some discomfort involved, but I didn’t know that feeling the cold would be one of them. I’m not supposed…