The Dog Needs Botox

A sestina. with the six repeating words chosen by jess, john & sveta. He gets up every morning at 6am to walk the dog. At this time of year, the ground is thick with frost – the stars his guiding light. Walking feeds his soul and prepares him for home, where she, and conflict await. … Continue reading The Dog Needs Botox

Skin

the White Disease he calls it when I burn & peel peel & burn for sunscreen in Scotland is not a frequent concern.   when our boys were new & unblemished routinely he would say with their Colour Skin sunscreen is unnecessary when they go out to play.   he likes the sun but prefers … Continue reading Skin