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The Crimson Envelope

Carrying a pile of mail and grey envelopes, I left through the post office door and prepared myself for the…

Death by Bison

So, this is how I die.   Mauled to death by a herd of angry bison. A sole, lifeless, Lycra-clad body…

Love for Lavender

What if I fall and break my leg?   What if I accidentally hit a cat?   What if I die in…

Traffic Jams

The traffic jam started on the outskirts of Pussellawa, Sri Lanka. Lorries, buses, cars, and tuk-tuks were crammed on both…

Bike Trip

With fall and winter approaching, work in Bar Harbor, Maine slowed, and I decided to take the winter off. My…

She Broke the Taboos

Aunty grew up in a patriarchal society where many things favor men. No woman should wear pants or uncover their…

Be Brave

I deserve the sadness, don’t I? Because I can’t pick myself up I can’t just go and do it Like a scared, little pup  My…

Quickly, I Move

Quickly I move, Down the valley I go. And then...I lose control, And down the valley I roll.  My bicycle follows suit, Its parts dismantle one…

Road Trip

My front wheel hits the gravel. Wham! I skid into a drowning ditch, splashing goopy crud onto Mario. Cornfields align…

Wind

The caress of the sun against my face  The hum of birds chirping and leaves blowing  The scent of still-damp…

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