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“Passions” by Ben Lee, 2012
passion |ˈpa sh ən|
noun
- strong and barely controllable emotion
- a state or outburst of such emotion
- intense sexual love
- an intense desire or enthusiasm for something
- a thing arousing enthusiasm
It happens when things are going well, no, splendidly—no, scratch that, wonderfully, maybe even once-in-a-lifetimishly. And then, out of the pink abyss, in a moment quiet intimate and subtle, she —and not just she but, each of the many many she’s who’ve come before in my romantic career, and the many who will come after— asks me (and not just some similar formulation, but verbatim) this question:
What is your passion?
Passion? What is my passion?
Yes, what is your passion?
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“Fortuitous” by Rika Stoller, 2014
I was lucky that day,
Lucky that the wind blew up
my skirt, exposing my spotted bloomers.
Lucky that the man in the Mercedes looked up
at that exact moment, captivated
by my
perfectly
sculpted
bum.
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“The Redhead: An Introduction” by Emma Gingold, 2012
There are many truths that cannot be contested. The Earth revolves around the Sun, for instance. The presence of gravity causes apples to fall out of trees. Pop-Tarts are greatly improved by toasting. But by far the most inarguable truth of all is this: Redheads are attractive.
Why do you think every heroine of a smutty romance novel is endowed with shimmering copper locks to match her smoldering eyes and her fiery temper? How do you think Elizabeth I defeated the Spanish Armada? Why do you think Bozo the Clown was such a hit? Easy: Everyone loves redheads.
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“McBlues, a conversation” by Tom Courtright, 2014
Last night I went to sleep questing for the sodium-saturated American McDream
Flashy speedboats and McLight beams
And I realized… we’re no longer surprised at the McExtremes
It’s as American as collagen to pull these McSchemes
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“Fear In Reverse: The Ending” by Rachel Fisher, 2013
Filed under Diminished Capacity, Film, Uncategorized
“What a Miracle!” by Ben Lee, 2012
CAST
Mr. Goodwhite — 20s
Mrs. Goodwhite — 20s
(MR. and MRS. GOODWHITE sit in bed.)
MR. GOODWHITE
Goodnight, my beautiful wife Mrs. Goodwhite.
MRS. GOODWHITE
Goodnight, my handsome, strong husband, Mr. Goodwhite.
MR. GOODWHITE
Of course, our wedding day wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t consummate the marriage.
MRS. GOODWHITE
Oh my!
MR. GOODWHITE
It’s my first time.
MRS. GOODWHITE
Mine too!
MR. GOODWHITE
I’m a little nervous. How about on the count of three. One… two… three…
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