Category Archives: Creative writing

When

When pain assaults the body from all angles an insulting solemnity overtakes the jerky muscles tendons large and small: the bag of bones rattles in its cages, trembling vibrating with feeble rage born of fear of what’s next

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On the road

The basso rumbling of the highway Subsumes conversation and McGarrigles Sussurating softly on the stereo The diorama divides on either side Of the grey road surface Flat eastern Ontario farms Wetlands scrub bush and hardwoods We are going to magic … Continue reading

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The thief

My son’s little son Stole several kisses Visiting backs of hands Elbows, wrists Gleeful unrepentent “My store is down to Ten million,” I complained “What will I do?” Glutton he Returned for the All you can eat special. 9,999,982 . … Continue reading

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