A dream is a window into the mind that dreamt it

I had a dream a couple of days ago that is still bothering me. I don’t remember the context but in it were two japanesse people, Michiya and Ittosai.  In my dream I remember trying to say their names and … Continue reading

Panspermia

It was never going to work out. Our biomes were too different! I should have taken that as the first hint. I’m all chill, dark, and remote and she’s all microflora and ‘moisture.’ But oh she was so hot! The first few times our paths … Continue reading

Attention span

Mitzi cocked an ear in my direction. Eventually her whole head followed. “Why are you rattling all that paper, can’t you see I’m trying to sleep?” “You’re always trying to sleep. If I was quiet every time you were asleep … Continue reading

Thoughts before the Last Meal

It’s kinda beautiful, in its own way. I guess. Especially how the spines shimmer in the moonlight. I should have noticed them sooner. Its voice is melodious and lyrical despite all the booming intimations of pending digestion. With the recent … Continue reading

Best Effort

The family paraded past my latest offering one by one: “Her eyes are grey like mine.” said Mother Sky. “Her hair soft and flowing like my lightest touch.” said Mother Wind. “And her shape is all hills and valleys, akin … Continue reading