Stories tagged “death wish”
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Rebirth on Safari
All bike messengers harbor a death wish. Being alive is the greatest adrenaline rush and, for Jim, the ultimate let down. For all of the chances Jim takes on the road, he believes he’s truly a coward. Today is different. He’s finally on the...
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I Run There (1)
You never have to follow me into the middle of the street. I run there In the road Intentionally Swerving Into Oncoming cars And back again to the coming cars Honking, yelling, polluting. I hike up hilly highways Dead center And find a strange awe insp...
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I Run There (2)
(Cont.) I sit there; Dead center; Inconspicuous; Sleeping as frantic cars Attempt to save my life At the last second Only to die themselves.