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What We Left Behind

The Others came in the light of day and splayed Father open.

When My Alabama

there is no place on this earth I can run from my own prejudice

When You Write the Story

When you write the story of being a father don’t leave out the joy.

Who Are You With?

Lydda, when she closes her eyes, has traded one war zone for another.

Why I Was in Vietnam

I was opposed to the taking of human life. I was opposed to all war.

Window Washer

The window washer smiles a little and licks his lips. Nadine smiles back.

Windward Ho!

Dad is catnip to the lady residents. He’s tall and lean, plus he’s got all his hair.

Words for My Father from Salmon, Idaho

The world smells brand-new crisp the way an ax cuts fire wood.

Writing It Down

There were so many tired, frayed words thick in the air around her.

Year of the Great Voyage

Our eyes searched for the island, but ahead there was only overcast.

You Don’t Know What’s Good

They had been good girls. They stood by him when he killed a man.

You Remember the Pin Mill

Her cheek was like a plum about to burst and you had to close your eyes.

Zee to A

Dr. Zee knows his son is struggling up out of some chemical fog.