In another universe I probably came out OK, ended up with mad novias and jobs and a sea of love in which to swim, but in this world I had a brother who was dying of cancer and a long dark patch of life like a mile of black ice waiting for me up ahead.

“Before there was an American Story, before Paterson spread before Oscar and Lol…”

“You said i could call you when i wanted but that you wouldn’t call me. you have…”

“Then you look at her and smile a smile your dissembling face will remember unti…”

“You breathe nonstop, like a marathon runner, but it doesn't help.”