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I Am Penitent

By ⋅ December 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

I am penitent. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I forgot to pick up your mail. I’m sorry I borrowed your shirt without asking. I am sorry that I never called. About last night, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I said that thing. I’m sorry that the thing I said had to be said. I am sorry about [...]

Shakespeare’s Tooth

By ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The thief came in through the window. He stepped on the bed, which was unmade. He rifled through the dresser drawers, left a bra hanging over, panties pulled out. He took the jewelry box made of sandalwood. In the kitchen he left cupboards open, penne scattered, sugar spilled. He went through the desk, swiped the [...]

Darrah’s

By ⋅ October 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

I’m in my pajamas having a mistimed glimpse into the future. Jess is in the corner mumbling something about satellite radio wiring. Adrienne is swinging around loosening my handcuffs. Charity sits on the headboard and drinks a quart. Go out and try starting the truck but nothing happens. Never felt so alone. Never felt so [...]

Extent of Internal Damages Unknown

By ⋅ April 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

There was something manic and disturbing about Marilyn’s relationship with the Y’s elliptical machine. The way she sprung forward, going nowhere, her legs whirling, Jim thought often that the thing might break. When he got up close to her, to ask for the keys to the car when he forgot his towel or tell her [...]

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