aftermath
hay-related bruise, day 5. it still hurts to walk.
from the archive
hay down hoedown
current number of large bruises on my body (unofficial tally): 11
left hook
current number of large bruises on my body (unofficial tally): 11
tuesday: grief
Jason was given military honors: three rounds of rifle fire, the presentation of the flag to his mother, and the playing of Taps outside the building.
"rain," raymond carver
Woke up this morning with
a terrific urge to lie in bed all day
and read. Fought against it for a minute.
Then looked out the window at the rain.
And gave over.