Tag Archives: story

True-story poem: The Universe …

Posted on August 28, 2021 by peri, poet.

. It was not the usual sort of event I attend but these are not usual times and rather than circling the drain awash in sickened sad disbelief well it was a sunny day what can I say, the day … Continue reading →

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The Shoe Bird . . . a nearly-true short story.

Posted on May 7, 2018 by peri, poet.

. The Spring air is light, fresh and cool in my home today, windows thrown open with abandon (meaning: I no longer need to care that I might let in too much of waning winter coolness), and sunlight presses greedily … Continue reading →

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The Man on the Train (a Valentine’s Day story)

Posted on February 14, 2017 by peri, poet.

. I sit perched on the edge of the aisle seat yet sitting up as straight as I can with my shoulders back and pulling my tummy in, as close as I can get to working out on this long … Continue reading →

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Why I am Not a Biker Chick . . .

Posted on January 7, 2017 by peri, poet.

. I am not in the least attracted to motorized toys like four-wheelers, jet skis, or speedboats. Even cars are mere transportation and I prefer to walk when I can; I don’t dote upon them or even distinguish one vehicle from another much … Continue reading →

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