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In my dream, I hit you with my right hook Continue reading
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R is for reverse
R is for reverse Repetition is the opposite of renewal Revolution is a revelation Continue reading
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It’s time, mama
Mama you bought the book about Alzheimer’s when papa Machi was diagnosed Mama you printed out the articles for dementia when papa Machi couldn’t get up anymore Mama you listened to the podcasts and collected the doctors office pamphlets and you bought the plane tickets and scheduled the appointments and flew internationally when your dad… Continue reading
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Hit the mat
My body is learning I’ve spent so long trying to unlearn Unlearn the despair Unlearn the slide into darkness Unlearn the panic I thought I just had to get used to Unlearn the burden of fear But consider it a gift? Never. Fear is a gift, my coach says. Fear is an invitation, she says.… Continue reading
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Taste-T
“Ladies,” coach started. “You may think you can take a man on”. She added “maybe he’s skinnier than you, maybe he’s shorter than you. Maybe he looks weaker than you, but let me tell you,” she continued. “You think you’re ready to take a punch from a man? Let me be the first to warn… Continue reading
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In a year
In a year, I’ll be back at the place where all of this started The same place I visited on my summer breaks as a child The same place I ran away to the second I turned 18 The place where I moved after graduating with my two bachelors degrees The same place I fled… Continue reading
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buttered knife
i’m not slipping on warm butter anymore, not wrestling the butterflies in the projection room trading those slick fingers for stolen popcorn kisses to be frank, that’s who this new girl is – it’s futile forgetting the flecks of carmel in her freckles – I don’t even know what her fingers feel like but the… Continue reading
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I can’t bring papa Machi back I’m so sorry mami But I’ll buy us pizza And I’ll sew the hemline of your pants Continue reading
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The Brain Doctor
I can’t hold this anymore so i won’t Earlier today a Professional Brain Doctor who told me that everything I suspected about my brain was true I felt it all wash over me Barely made it to my car before sobbing Finally Finally Finally Someone said youre right And I’ve been right all along Right… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
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