I can’t even reach out
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Cigarette rolling paraphernalia. A cigarette roller, Samson tobacco from Holland, rolling paper from France, Gizeh filters from Germany, all purchased in Aqaba Jordan by my French boyfriend. I smoke the world, my friends. Freelance. The abrupt end of my nine-month stint as the starving artist has made me arrive to the conclusion that freelancing is,...
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No one was born with an accent
Whenever Julien asks me, “Ca va?” over the phone I sadly realised that I only have two answers in French: “Tres bien” “Pas mal” (which I ripped off from one of our chats; automatic disqualification) To which a friend pointed out (well, I’m not sure if she considers me as hers but if you’re reading...
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I climbed your arms and you moved away, new cavity moved into my heart today
The beauty is in the after-effects. My friend decided to adopt droopy-faced Kala for a homecooked dinner. I sat on the kitchen stool, watching them putter around their kitchen. They’ve got a place for keeping the good frying pans. They know the best time to go to the market for the freshest vegetables. They know...
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Partyjesus
My brother now looks like Jesus. I’m basing this observation from the pictures on the Jesus calendars, of course, where Jesus has long curly hair, his hands held out, halo of light behind him. My brother, similary, has curly hair and since last year has been growing it long. He thinks he looks, to quote...
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Praise Positivity: a play
Housewives X and Y are talking over the fence separating their homes. X wears a sad expression. Y is bursting with positivity. [Y:] My goodness, where does all this sadness come from? [X:] I don’t know. I really don’t know. [Y:] Maybe if you’d frown less you’ll feel better about yourself! [X:] Oh yes? [Y:]...
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Bubba: an introduction
I NAMED HIM BUBBAA Short Story or excerpt from a novel(This is dedicated to Julien who else? Bien sur.) Introduction You would surmise that, if one had a conscience, it would look exactly like you. Sort of like an identical twin. It seems like now is the right time to introduce you to my conscience;...
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I was never a list-maker, but still.
FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHOR 1. I’m the only person who laughs when I tickle myself. 2. You think I don’t really care about clothes? I take extreme measures to dress in such a way that you’d think I don’t really care about clothes. Just to fool everyone. 3. My current pasttime...
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A severe psychological drama focusing on human fragility and frailty
Scene: While waiting for the bus. Cast of Characters: 1. man in a coat, amateur robber 2. scintillating young girl, exuding an air of intelligence 3. crowd of people, all looking bored and busy at the same time. A guy walks up to girl and says “Give me your wallet.” Girl looks at him blankly....
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