So then I tell ’em, “Hey son, you can’t park your car there.” heh-heh… say, what do you make of that far-off tree over yonder… what… speak up, son… I don’t hear as well as I used to, can’t see too well neither… A girl you say… well that makes this a little awkward…
(more…)Category: Work in Progress
A collection of posts with varying length, subject, and theme. Typically unfinished, these entries are often inspiration for longer works and ideas.
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Forgiveness
“Forgiveness implies acceptance. Why should we show mercy to those who wish to see us destroyed? No, a punishment is necessary; we must be firm—show these upstarts that this will not be tolerated.”
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“But we risk rebellion, my Lord.”
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Eulogy for a Friend (Pomimo)
His name was Kevin, the gentle Pomimo, and despite his small stature and meekness, he was a giant in our family—full of love and life. Many nights, my sister and I would walk with him, sharing our thoughts, concerns, frustrations about life and family; all the while, the sweet beast wagged beside us. He was privy to many intimate moments, and if anyone knew our family history, it was him, our cherished guardian and loyal protector of secrets. Rest well, my dear companion. May you forever roam and root peacefully, in the fields of heaven.
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Sauce
No matter the kind of day I’ve had, I can always come home, knowing good and well, that I am, and always will be, the tomato sauce boss. Just you try a taste and see if you disagree. Go on, I’ll wait… There, now doesn’t that just make everything better. Get on now, I’ll call you down for supper…
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The Ragged Journal 