Monthly Archives: January 2011

Heed the Darkness in 70

Posted on January 31, 2011 by B Gourley

The cobblestones in the castle district were slick from an earlier rain. Those few who ventured out walked briskly, confining themselves to places bathed by street lamps or moon-glow. Eddie ignored this unspoken rule when he came upon a patch … Continue reading →

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Crazy or Connected in Haiku

Posted on January 31, 2011 by B Gourley

Look. A crazy man He’s shouting and gesturing He turns. Huh, Bluetooth

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Midwestern Tragedy in 90

Posted on January 30, 2011 by B Gourley

A white clapboard house and leaning red barn dot a green expanse. A brown wedge of roiling dust glides in too fast from the west. Three cracks of gunshot spread across the prairie but fade to silence by the time … Continue reading →

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Bureaucracy in 60

Posted on January 30, 2011 by B Gourley

Ring-ring “Yes.” “This is the business office. You forgot to submit a form-filing form with your submission.” “A form-filing form?” “Yes. It’s new.” “Why must I file a form to tell you that I filed a form?” “We are trying … Continue reading →

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