Acts of Love
Paris drew onthe thousand shipsand burned the ancient world But Itake a coinfor the trolley Looking for bananasjust betweengreen and yellow Read the sugar contentof …
Category: Stories
A Curiosity of Consequence – excerpt
“Where’s the step ladder?” Mado jumped down from the wagon and walked over to the stall. “You did pack it, right?” Arms piled high with …
Skin Pockets
Sibylla stared at the pockets in her skin. “I don’t remember those being there before,” she thought as she started patting them down, like a …
Double Pom Pom Beanie
‘The double pom pom beanie I’ve been searching for all my life…and red too.’ Alice swiftly covered her red curls as her feet did a …
Clouds
Dimitra opens the door to her apartment. She looks like she’s just got home. From work, I imagine, but looking at her I realise I …
Who Am I
“Come to video Satsang, it might cheer you up,” my friend said. “What’s Satsang?” “Not sure but a local woman is holding space for people …
Certain Friends
Today I met Dave and Harry in the warm water pool at the leisure centre—well, I didn’t actually meet them, but I saw them, and …
Twenty-two Clues
“Isn’t it time you got a job, Tara?” yelled Wendy from the kitchen. Tara clenched her fists and her nostrils flared as she tried to …
A Girl, A Lion and a Sailor’s Hornpipe
“Hey! What the hell are you doing in here?” To say I’m surprised to find a lion in my usual hook up place is underestimating …
An Unwelcome Visitor
The well-groomed visitor offered a practiced smile. “Good morning,’ he almost sang, in a rehearsed tone. ‘I’m here today to share with you the good …