Thoughts from My Corner of the World
RECEIVE “Open wide,” my mother croons, promising the deliciousness in the spoon Will free me of the pain in my throat! As soon as the spoon touches my tongueI see her eyes, taste her deceit and spew it out!Her betrayal buries deep within my belly. I become nauseous.Trust is lost, deception reigns.How does one exist... Continue Reading →
Playing House The milk separator was spinning and loudly clanking in the corner of the room doing its magic: separating the rich, delicious cream from the milk. The watery substance left behind (sold in today’s market as skim milk) was tossed out to the pigs. Vickie and I were playing house. I was six or... Continue Reading →