Cast Away
The first time I saw her she ordered a Caramel Macchiato. Venti. No whipped cream. And as the cashier turned away I...
torn, at 9:27pm
i. blame it on adam, this need to label everything we see. and sometimes feel. you see, between a “word” and the...
to the point
a mason jar filled with colored pencils sits on the sill bathed in morning sunlight. most are nubs, chewed and worn smooth...
Mad and Mysterious
He once fired oil on canvas while standing in fields, his brush and pigment-stained fingertips darting in sure, quick strokes – but...
Bedtime
Through the screen door night creeps in silky smooth and sweet. Somewhere in the distance an owl cries “who” while cicadas sing...
it’s getting late
it’s getting late so i shut off the tv and check the back door to make sure it’s bolted shut tight against...
Alone in Lar Valley
The trail we followed was ancient, stretching back past the pages of history. Now only ghosts trek those worn, familiar steps —...
Land’s Edge
The moon hangs low over Pass-a-Grille Beach. Tourists crowd the few bars still open, their laughter carried on a cool breeze mixing...