Monthly Archives: March 2004
Butterflies: Only Now
There was a luxury in coming home early in the morning, early in the summer, after a nightshift that was already disappearing like a dark chaotic dream. Audrey dragged her bicycle clattering up the steps, and parked it in the … Continue reading
The Lizard
She walked around the cube twice, sure in her heart that she would know him, sure that he was not there, sure that he would come. She met the eyes of strangers, checking, but received only empty stares. She slid … Continue reading
Innocence Lost
They came from a place where there were mountains, to a place where there were none. Their long narrow garden used to creep up the fell, and they could climb over the fence at the back and make dens in … Continue reading
The Bear
I never got over my surprise that he kissed me. I mean, he was an attractive man, and even though I knew he slept around a lot, it never occurred to me that I was a potential notch on his … Continue reading
Best Wishes
If I’m truthful, I equated her leaving her husband with Gary leaving me. I realise now, of course, that he left me for someone else, but I couldn’t see it at the time. I couldn’t let myself see it; it … Continue reading