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the invasion of the duckies

Coincidental with the arrival of my grandson a considerable fleet of small duckies was observed surrounding the bath tub kwacks have been reported in the vicinity severally arrayed as tummy surfers and sand engineers in bright beachwear with pleasant grins … Continue reading

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Ghost

Sister’s voice on the phone jars me from my lethargy write to him years are never kind to ancient tumors barely sentient in abandoned tombs The construct that encased him was not of his own making he inherited it from … Continue reading

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bling

Candles gutter on greasy desk clutter of intentions quill pots and ink stacks and scrolls vermillion stick hot seal drips onto parchment edge his fist descends gold ring imprints his image another decree rings forth upon the land While he … Continue reading

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