Because
by Mimi Vaquer
He spoke the "Why" and it stuck out its tail. He tripped and fell with his face wedged between the W. She kept the answer in her chest so the words wouldn't crowd him where he lay.
The "Why" found its way back into his cheeks and puffed his face out like a disease. He stuffed his pillow with "Whens" and "Hows" that kept him from sleeping comfortably. She wrapped herself in "Whos" that found their way out in the morning.
The "Why" found its way back into his cheeks and puffed his face out like a disease. He stuffed his pillow with "Whens" and "Hows" that kept him from sleeping comfortably. She wrapped herself in "Whos" that found their way out in the morning.
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Author's Note
This was previously published in the January 2010 issue of elimae.
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I really like this. The play with words is very effective here. Especially like the ending.
Nice. I like the simplicity of it.
Excellent word economy and a nice play on these words. That last line is superb!
yes, the word play and movement here, complete engagement in so few words.
cool and imaginative, off the edge yet relatable. nice