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The Fat Man took a sip of whiskey, then replaced his glass on the table next to his fedora. …
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1322126
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it's all a bit like the quiet steam
drifting to nowhere off my microwaved
hot coffee in the sunflower mug
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132265
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We drank beer and played loose pool, attracted two fun girls, one Jamaican, the other dirty blonde, both of whom seemed interested in only one of the four of us.
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132210
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Me leaving is not the confirmation of all your fears. It is not. It's because of them.
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132220
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it’s okay, you can come inside me
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132241
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Tomorrow we will eat it in anger.
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1321159
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Dread and drudgery sour each day
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1321163
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There are two, though, that stayed for more than just a little while: Marvin and Oscar. Marvin was married and that's all I have to say about that. Oscar wasn't and it seemed as though he wasn't planning on getting married either. What a petty man he was.
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132100
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It was then an angel was sent to provide assistance and guidance. After the first time, with the radio show, the woman could almost feel her presence. When she did not know what to do, or needed help or to encourage others, when her own will and words wer
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132130
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I turn the corner and come face to face with Ed, who's stark naked at the kitchen sink. He chugs a glass of hot tap water from a measuring cup and belches loudly. “Good morning,” he says, as he pisses in the sink. “I drink 6 cups of hot tap…
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132100
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Ben woke in a black mood. His head was ready to explode and his throat was raw
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132122
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The boy in the elevator with round glasses, /
who carried a newly-purchased broom, /
was tall and burdened with clothes
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132153
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Small wonders, her worthless,priceless treasures fortify the wallswhile hoarded trinkets protect her like armor against memoriesof a desperate past.
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132152
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“Don’t you think you should tie a tourniquet or something?” she asked as I bled profusely from the points where Jesus was wounded during his crucifixion.
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132100
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the gambling priest stands in the morning fog/red moon hangs in the sky/the army of seven houses marches over the hill
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132100
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"It all began with a painting," I said. "Mostly blue. Acrylic. Naturalistic in a modern sense. She was stylized but recognizable, and her breasts were exposed. Everyone could see her disordered skirt. The painter was a fan of Herrick.
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132111
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He is sleek with hearts and I see a different name etched onto each one.
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132131
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It was New Year's Day. My cousin and I were having coffee. It was about ten at night. We were outside the establishment. She said: "Sometimes I think you're not happy. I see it in you."
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132120
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With some of these guys it was like propping a kid on a training-wheel bike, then steering the kid down the street til he figured out what to do next. Tricks would come into the bar. Roanne had a smile for all but the dregs…
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132032
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and then he began to sing, along with the ghostly villagers
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132065
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132000
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Slowly, she eased me
into my place
where I melted
into the dark seat
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132043
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I saw you hold her as if you were copy writing a ball of yarn
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132000
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Antique pens better allow an old soul to express what needs expressing.
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132020
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It was the most prestigious cashier position in the entire state!
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132022
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It didn't matter if they burned or not.
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132053
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His eyes begin to glisten like hot green wax pooling around the
wick
of a
pretty little candle.
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132021
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The pawnbroker sat behind bulletproof glass at the rear of the display area, a veritable potentate of hope and cash, exchanging expendable items for derisory cash.
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132000
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After going to the garage and moving at least 4000 boxes of junk we found the coat rack. We wrestled it up the stairs to my room. I wasn't much help, but Dad was cool about it. I think he was just happy I liked the suit.
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