And This Sad Day

Why do we do it? Why do we willingly Forge this strong bond With something that we know won’t last? It’s those good times. That companionship that Outweighs all the turds on the floor, All the skunk sprays, All the vet bills. And this sad day we know will inevitably come. It’s the cock-headed looks. […]

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Old Crab

The old crab faced the day blind. Algae grew from her shell and covered her eyes. She hoped either a fish would swim into her outstretched claws or a gull would swoop down and take her away. She was hungry. I stood next to her. The water, bright with the sun, lapped at my shins. We […]

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