a collection of inane details

by nicholas vranizan

7.1.12

spade

a shovel wrapped in paper sitting next to a dirty duffel bag.

13.12.11

man

the moon

1.12.11

drip

a man with a line of stitches on his lumpy head. a man with bandages on his chin and jaw and behind his ear. he wore felt and the other wore a track suit.

saunter

a man aimlessly walking down the street wearing a vest that said, "free sun tan."

30.11.11

carpal

knotted mitts bound in gold. i see your necklace sister, i see your eyes. them ain't the hands what dont know labor. hold thy seat and thy back.