Category Archives: Creative writing

For Lemon

If, perhaps, you wish to paint A watercolour of my life In soft cool pastels, paint me A small boy on a beach Looking out at a misty sea. Capture in his face the wistful Longing to return home To … Continue reading

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At the Honda dealership

Somehow, all these shiny vehicles Are destined for people who will magically Appear here, potential in hand. The man with hands in pockets approaches the Red,  low-slung car, His wife, arms folded, stands back Near the small, boxy Pewter family … Continue reading

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Expediency

Quickly suck some spaghetti into your mouth And note how it inevitably flips against Your cheeks, chin, upper lip — whatever. That is what ships do to water when they Pass our island over the speed limit: They rip the … Continue reading

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