Old and Tired
He remembered that night. He loved her and she loved him but she was different and he well just didn't want that. But he saw her pleading...
Hmm
The first row. Altaring within reach. A chance at change, redemption. If somebody would just ask me what I believe maybe I'd find myself...
Quitting
I remember when I was told I only had six months. I wanted to quit right then. But she looked at me without a trace of pity. She said,...
Infinity: A Bath House Story
In a large house somewhere in the country, a man wakes up. He has been here as long as he can remember. There was a guard at the exit to...
Three Boys
Three boys sat scattered around an iron table. They talked among themselves, but it was all theatre. An intermission. Certainly a...
Genie
A worn-out genie appeared to a man. "I've had a long day, kid. Make it quick." "All I want," said the man, "is good conversation." "Oh,"...
Ivery
The start of the hike. A huge tree, hanging branches. Bark noodles. I jumped, and catching hold of one, swung back and forth and the wind...
Swearing
I remember a time when I shied away from anyone ever who said a bad word. Strange evil- best to stay away. Parking lots with fateful...
A Speech
Televisions turned up, edges of seats occupied. A figurehead of kindess, an old world leader scheduled to speak. The tantalizing title:...
Oxford Comma
It was a capacious classroom, long but not wide. Students swiveled on scarlet chairs. Posters dotted the walls: "The Wisdom of Einstein,"...