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shadow of a whisper

Some days have holes in them. I know, but I forget. I stood at yesterday’s threshold feeling buoyant and prepared, liquid with the night’s pooled pleasures. Easy. Ready. But then, right at the beginning of the day’s High Council Meeting, … Continue reading

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July whistles

July plays a whistling tune over the planes of my face. I haven’t learned the rules of his game yet. The morning’s hesitation opened into a hot light that quickly folded into itself, brought wind to the leaves, and a … Continue reading

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every day there are knots to untangle

Today my teacher said: Imagine a long line of suitors each bringing you some version of your heart’s desire. Let them present their offerings to you, one after another. See what you discover. I didn’t want to play this game. … Continue reading

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from now on

This is not the beginning. Some beginnings pass without note and it’s not until you are well on your way that you think to begin to tell it. This is like that, begun where I am, somewhere down the road, … Continue reading

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a life or death place

I am walking along a rocky rutted dirt road. My shoes are broken. I am wearing completely inappropriate shoes, fancy and delicate with narrow sharp heels. I have to take them off. Ridiculous shoes. I am carrying a lot of … Continue reading

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