When she was not with them –her family by accident of marriage– they were mystery. A billboard, one clear message on either compass. Two thoughts, impossible to hold in one … Continue reading
Because no one asked she never formulated an answer. Never cast her loving reasons into silver charms. His ponderous joy and gallantry. His eyes, deep and swimming green, clear yet … Continue reading
An Old Woman Has Died An old woman somewhere–not where the Gatewelders lived and played, loved, sold farm gates–died. No Gatewelder noticed, and Aunt Sister continued. New tunes, as always, … Continue reading
One Undergoes the Change Change separates reality from fiction. Even God changes the socks he wears in public (lest humans auto-destruct at the sight of the Awesome Feet). Frank Gatewelder’s … Continue reading
A Gatewelder Cousin Visits His Widowed Aunt Whatever God is, understanding, worship, belief belong in the pockets of the messy flesh. Flesh, with a black suitcase from Walmart, has arrived … Continue reading