#adventapertures2025: day 17

To reach the place just ahead of you, what do you do?             The shortest way between two points- that straight line, the most straight of greatest renown. You put one foot in  front of the other and carry on, repeating yourself. Until you  reach the point ahead, assuming initialContinue reading “#adventapertures2025: day 17”

whole: day 26

We were spanked for each other’s sins. Spanked in syllables and by the word of God. Before dark meant home time. My grandmother’s mattress knew each of my siblings, cousins, and the neighbour’s children’s morning breath By name. A single mattress spread on the floor was enough for all of us. Bread slices were butteredContinue reading “whole: day 26”