Tag Archives: fatesjoke

not everything needs a name

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Fatesjoke

meet me at the river after the flooding has passed, the muddy banks, virgin once again we will watch the sunset the ducks heading to shore as the waves turn purple and pink let us have a tea party with … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Fatesjoke

She makes me cry. I watch her trace the scars that crisscross pale wrists, I want to lick them. Clean the wounds of her soul with my tongue, until she hurts no more. She needs me to be her strength, … Continue reading →

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Necrophilia Sestina

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Fatesjoke

The ad will read: “Woman wanted; to help in discovering if male is a necrophiliac. Must be alive but not attached to remaining that way.” It will run for a week in the paper and if anyone wants me to … Continue reading →

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Feeding stray cats

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Fatesjoke

I don’t know the cost of a ream of paper in China or how much sunlight reaches the north pole of the moon. I don’t know why people in Louisiana eat living crawfish or what the long term effects of … Continue reading →

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New Bosnia

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Fatesjoke

“Jesus love me” she says sharing the news that she is expecting. “I am blessed” she repeats, constantly, when things go her way. “He loves you too” she says, as she prays for me because I say “fuck”. “Jesus loves … Continue reading →

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It can’t rain every day

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Fatesjoke

This little boy, never really had a chance. Never shown what love was, never had a place. Silent, always at a loss for words. Seeking attention, because something was better than nothing. Punishment better than distance. Warmth of pain lasting … Continue reading →

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