Driver

I think the driver of bus 26 is an alien, because it's definitely not human. I don't like riding that bus line but it's the cheapest way, and also, the only way. Plus, this man goes where the coke flows. By which I mean Dave, he lives way out, another 25 minutes walk after I …

Under the Influence

My wife doesn't knowI sneak out for BrandyShe lives two blocks overWhich I find rather handy A lead from the fluentMore often than notIs guise of the most truantUnder the influence of rot Evil Nod The search copter swirleda red and yellow car in its sightsThey backed their prey into a cornerand centred the blinding …

Flash 666

6 words Planet Earth 'For Sale' sign removed. 36 words I feel it, like pre-consternation, like a special kind of pessimism, the reccurring theme that scripts my life. I think this and stare into the emptiness.Why is there never milk left when it's my turn? 66 words The child appeared concerned."That sound, I've heard it …

Rocks & Nuts Raising the Bar

"In my honest opinion, folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” "But I don't know what I want to be." “Well, it's not that important. Whatever you are, be a good one.” "It's just so hard these days with all the haters." “Do I not destroy my enemies …

Drinks, Laughs & Wishes

Limerick: drink drank drunk The old drunk had quit the drinkAnd no one knew what to thinkBut what was bizarreWas he took it too farHe died, dehydrated beside a sink "I don't believe I've ever chortled.""I do all the time, especially when I think about my life."She laughed. He listened. "You're right, it's more of …