Sakamoto In Motion

The rain had presented itself only as a drizzle that night when Sakamoto left the restaurant. His shift had ended an hour back, but he would always hang around for a conversation with the owner accompanied by a bowl of leftover ramen broth and vegetables. He would listen to the owner talk about the day’s... Continue Reading →

Briefly Awake, Mostly Alive

The rep crossed the fiftieth mark and I let out a grunt. My aim is to reach sixty today. I am listening to Maynard Keenan repeat "Pushing me" all over again and again. I can feel the strain in my arms; the muscles contracting, wailing to not be put in that position, but I tell... Continue Reading →

The Critic

“Inadequate,” remarked Mr. McCarthy, a look of disdain on his erudite face. “I would disagree. I like this poem. I see those flamboyant words I read in the Dickens novel recently. Certainly I feel Mr. Potts is a good writer. Albert, I say, this is wonderful,” Mrs. McCarthy shot back in embarrassment at her husband's... Continue Reading →

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