Demographics

Gender: Female.

As you can probably see, I have tits

(They’re smaller than I’d like but they’re there).

And I’m into guys. And shoes. And makeup.

But man when I catch the smell of gasoline

And I hear the practically-feline, smooth-talkings of a well-tuned engine

I get turned on

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Age: 18-24.

Yes, I’m young and I like to have a good time.

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Robbery

The morning sun through the windows caresses;

Illuminating the dust

On the cold, chipped marble floor.

The incessant chill seeps through

The denim jeans that felt a little too snug

Just a few minutes before.

I bought this sweater,

Discounted but still designer,

A few days ago.

It would be a shame if I bled on it.

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Death’s First Day: in (an almost) sestina

It was the first time I killed a man.

Just shortly after 2 am.

Three people passed by unawares.

The fourth called an ambulance.

After five minutes of chest compressions

He was declared dead six minutes before.

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A little while later six detectives convened

a solitary meeting to discuss possible suspects.

The five who made the list were interrogated

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One Thing: His and Hers

I might be going through a midlife crisis you know.

Besides, I’d really like to spend more time working on my golf game.

I want what John and Katie have. They look so happy.

And their kids seem to be okay with it.

You could go back to work.

I know you didn’t like staying at home.

Just look at Cash and Tracy.

They’ve been married twenty-five years now.

I wasn’t going to say anything but a few months ago

When I went out of town for business I slept

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I Can’t Go Into This Right Now

I cant’ go into this right now,

But if I could,

I’d tell you

That the first time we met

I didn’t like you.

And since then my feelings

Have only gotten stronger.

I think it was your smile

That started it;

All blinking white teeth,

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