I stretch and crack, as the world bends round, mountains and crevices fall. I languish and cry, as locusts explore, upon my skin they crawl. I bend and knot, as the breeze pierces flesh, itchy, numb, and right. I release, a jolt at shutter speed, caught by a nearby mite. I twist and flex, as I’m watched by a crow, rising to praise the dawn. … Continue reading Lotus Position
The dimness of dusk and a decade’s worth of grime made the rundown apartment block’s orange bricks appear a shadowy brown. Double checking the glossy business card in his hands, Francis made sure that every door of his Corolla was locked. Muttering about calm seas and sunny beaches, Francis looked back at his car, nervous. The northern suburbs were known for carjackers. He left the … Continue reading Unexpected
Nike had been beginning to have questions. They started small, sparked by a candle of doubt. A fleeting thought about why every new shirt released was never any colour but grey. A small query about whether or not anyone did anything but shop in their free time. A passing wonder about how every advert he had seen on one particular day was for blueberry shampoo. … Continue reading Electric Sirens
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