Misfit
Modern cut, smooth moves to the music, shiny shoes, challenging glances at the girls. He was fired. Garbage men ought to pick up garbage.
The Cut
Her hopes held in a letter. Was it salvation or destruction? She slit it open and read ‘Thank-you but’. This small word caused so much pain.
Life Story
He. She. They. Bliss. Boredom. Betrayal. Court papers. Custody hearings. Canceled visitations. Restraining order. Father’s fury. Shotgun.
The Lovers
When winter comes, the pigeons have gone and only one lover sits. The park is gloomy, the trees are bare — as empty as his heart without her.
Moving In and Moving On
He dropped the last box onto the dorm room floor, and watched his parents drive away. He’d never belong in just one place, ever again.
Reunion
Our 40th class reunion was over. Kisses exchanged like we were teenagers once more, promises to meet made. Promises we knew we’d never keep.