A hand on my arm,

Something brushed my side.

There’s something

Too bright

In the sky and my eyes.

The red on the crosswalk

The greeen on the traffic lights

And a wall of people

Pressing

And pushing

On all sides

Click click

Goes the signal

Barring my way

There are rocks in my shoes

Matching black asphalt

And a too loud

Performer

With ten cents in a bag

Click click

Goes the signal

Barring m...

Being the key bearer was a difficult job, but it came with benefits. Dental, for example. Even as she reminded herself of this, Ann felt distinctly put out.

It was supposed to be a quiet month, as November tended to be. All the kids searching for the keys to Elysium har gone back to school and were focused on finals after Halloween. The parents were focused on the upcoming holidays and scolding ...