Tinder (2015)

now taking applicants.     -looking for full time     -previous experience is not required     -must be a person person. (the singular is not a typo)     -must be comfortable with long periods of eye contact     -willing to adapt to your schedule     -competitive pay (in exchanged services …

Thunder Smile (2013)

Ain’t it shit though,when you’re chewin’ thunderstorms like bubble-gum,lightnin’ crackin’ through your teeth,like you crack ice-cubes, trying to sharpen yourself,glean a-bit of the just-a-bit betters. Ain’t it, ain’t it though–Just a bit shit? Ain’t like you asked for this,like you wanted it.Why the fuck, why the hell,why in the god-damn-fucking-hell,do you have to deal with …

Three Stanzas on Whiskey Buying Concerns. (2013)

Every time I walk to the liquor store,I worry the cashier will question the frequency of my visits. I think I could shut up anyone with,“I lost my child, let me drink” But I wonder if it would be easier to say I like to party.At least that would be the end of the conversation.

Things I Think About At Night (2013)

So,I’m alone,And I’m completely okay with that,But that scares me. Someone somewhere told me,That isn’t what I should want. So I want more,And it doesn’t sit well. You’re beautiful,And you sound beautiful,And you think beautiful,I just … I don’t want your company,At least not for more than the night.

They say. (2014)

They,                and mind you that a “they”                                is always a “somebody” that needs a disguise.They say, they say that selfies are now causes of depression.They say, they say that selfies are now causes of narcisim.They say, they say.         Close my eyes and clutch …

The wrong platter. (2015)

> C:first mount C:> Mount C:this isn’t what you wanted.this isn’t what either of you wanted.it was just a game.it was just. it was just a bit of running away.> Sorry.not to me.to her.