Frannie Takes the Train
The rattle and rumble of the train on its tracks persisted in their pursuit of my sleep.
Intimacy
Twenty-Three Years In
It’s late at night and we lie in bed
Blind Dining
“Eyes up, soldier,” she said and I did.
An Ending.
Without a single glimpse back, David quietly closed the door and walked down the sidewalk and out of her life.
Blankets
“But we have to keep warm,” Jake pleaded as he dropped a pile of blankets on the couch.
One Last Letter
Ricky checked his mailbox everyday at just before noon, rain or shine.
Resolve
“Happy New Year!
The Last Voyage of the Nancy
Young Mary laced my bodice tight and helped me into my skirts.
Full Circle
“A strange thing happened on the way to the bus stop,” I said, taking a plate from the rack and wiping it.
Pull Over
“What seems to be the problem, Officer?
Black Ice Heart
Her icy stare made me shiver
Scare Tactics
“Why don’t you try poking out your eyes?