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Jun 24
Jun 24 Departure

The first time she left she walked out into the night without a coat, but returned within a few hours and it was as if it had never happened. The next time, months later, was as abrupt, but this time she took me with her.

Apr 5
Apr 5 The Sieve

Chris Grossmann

The empty space left behind was a sieve. He filled it with beer, girls, burritos, blame. Mostly beer.

Jan 29
Jan 29 Leaving Me

Jill Pabich

I see her laughing and drawing, always drawing, at the bar in front of the sink where I do dishes. I start to cry, hard, and the beans get wobbly.

Jun 24 Jun 24 Departure

Apr 5 Apr 5 The Sieve

Jan 29 Jan 29 Leaving Me

Jun 24
Jun 24 Departure

Apr 5
Apr 5 The Sieve

Jan 29
Jan 29 Leaving Me