Boy, Am Mysore

In May of 2008, I wrote in my journal that my goal for the year was to go to India with Ellie. It took me a few extra years, but here I am in Mysore. The circumstances, of course, turned out to be wildly different, but that’s India too. Have no expectations and you’ll be [...]

I have the best friends

This is in response to who’s coming to my last-minute going away party before leaving for India. LULZ.

#267 She flatters me. “Just reading your words makes me come.” But not stay, I think. _____________ #268 Only a fool would call this looting “love.” Only I would believe you.  _____________ #269 There’s always another story. I am almost someone moving on. _____________ Related: Haiku for Adulthood: Tempting shadows Haiku for Adulthood: Word secret [...]

Ear today, gone tomorrow

This is what I read at the December Monthly Rumpus. The theme was “A Night of Truth and Lies.” I think maybe it’s better performed than read, but waaaahtever. ____ I lie a lot. It’s almost always by accident though. I lie because I’m pretty deaf. Not profoundly so, but enough that it affects my [...]