BACKGROUND

These stories were written between 1993 and 1996

Friday, 2 April 2010

FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

It looked homely and nice inside.

“Well” said I, “You certainly have a

Way with things, searching out just the right

things for the right spots. You know just

where everything belongs” The room radiated

with warmth. Attachments hung

off the walls, down off the ceilings and up

from off the floor. Having passed

a pleasant and entertaining evening in these familiar and

comforting surroundings, I took my leave,

climbed the stairs

and entered my own room.

There was nothing at all in there. Save

For a small brown screw-driver poised on

The mantel piece.

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