Three Letters

This cat has a name with three letters. Bun As with all rescue pets the name game is played He looks like a... not a ... Does he respond to... He doesn't blink when you call him... Girlie calls him Bunny. Well, she screams and squeals BUNNY! As he vaults over the safety gate. Safe…

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It’s over

Another holiday that isn't as important as it is dreaded. It's over Love is all the days of the year All the thoughts in my head Songs I know you like I put in a mixed tape I write you poetry and read it aloud to you A smile, a warm feeling, a hug and…

The Troll, Why a troll?

Such fragile creatures, humans. Water bags with lumps inside. Like crunchy rabbit stew without the fur. Big feet like hares, but not sweet or meat enough to eat. Their eyes leak when I catch one. Owwful are the sounds they make like a hyena, horse and mouse rolled into one stringy body. Why do they…

Trust

Trying to trust a 17 year old boy is like trusting a cat who goes missing for two days, comes back bloody and says he hasn't eaten a mouse.

Five parts on the subject of children

I call my youngest son, “my child” Boy #2 gets called, “the tall one” Boy #1 gets called, “the eldest” I. Priceless He, who preens and screams for attention, but is reticent. He, who is unforgettable, stoic, my tall child, a silent comedian who likes to stand behind others until they notice his shadow. He,…