Stories tagged “cherry”
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parents - a haiku
in the graveyard of lethargy and avarice a cherry tree booms
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Self-Eavesdropping and a Fruit-Laden Tale
With a steadying breath, Edna launched into her list of provisos, scarring experiences, and assorted baggage. Her own voice quickly felt distant to her, as if she were eavesdropping on a nearby table. “…only wanted me for one thing, which w...
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Xylophone Shopping
I was shopping for a birthday present. Something for my friend. A xylophone, one of those Fisher Price ones with the bright colors. A half-joke present that I knew she would actually like. Certain that I’d picked the perfect gift, I went to the 2...