hejira j

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I have 87 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 73679 times and 42 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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My stories

Cherry

Namecheck

On the radio Jeff sings a song Namechecking all the countries In the world In reality: He has only been To Argentina She was called Paula Her breasts smelled Of chicken Nuggets.

Feathers

The eiderdown Disgorges I could use it And say 'Where there was comfort And warmth, Now there is just Mess. In my mouth. Up my nose.'

Chapter

By eight Linotte spits out 800 words Like cherry stones They hit the white Such is the excitement! All these shapes Fit together Black out The screen Or the paper-
Cherry

Miscarried

Life, I whisper Into her tiny blonde ear, Made you spread them In a dust cart Somewhere in Slough And now,cramped tight Crabbed with fear You think of carnies, Circus folk
Cherry

16 Guitars

Your house Has lots of instruments, You show me the Steiner That your dad likes to play He should have been A professional. Your house Has 16 guitars, A silver dobro, A double bass.

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