Monthly Archives: June 2012

“Revenge” (Flash Fiction)

Posted on June 29, 2012 by vb guenther

I sit behind the wheel of my brand-new car. The engine is running. I put it in gear. A woman on a bicycle rides into view. A child. There’s a child in a seat on the back. They pass without … Continue reading →

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“Eric Holder Holds Back”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by vb guenther

Holder’s holding back. Does backing Holder’s holding back Hold back Holder’s backing? If Holder’s backing holds back Will Holder still back holding? (Based on Richard A. Serrano’s article, “Eric Holder loses some Democrats’ support over Fast and Furious”, The Los … Continue reading →

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“Mafia Mama”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by vb guenther

Helicopters and sniffer dogs Pursued “the big female kitten”. Arrested and cuffed Amnesty rebuffed Her life story’s already written. Her husband was shot by the gang She wasted no time in mourning. She stepped in his shoes And organized coups … Continue reading →

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Peruvian Coke

Posted on June 26, 2012 by vb guenther

Shining Path rebels and armed gangs protect Peru’s quality coca crop. Production excels As workers collect From lush fields with nary a stop. A-one coke compels Addicts to select Peruvian goods when  they shop. The greedy cartels Know how to connect … Continue reading →

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“Message For Rome”

Posted on June 24, 2012 by vb guenther

Thou art as responsible for the behavior of thy shepherds As they art for the guidance of thy flocks. Time to recalculate. (Based on “Cardinal’s Aide is Found Guilty in Abuse Case“, by Jon Hurdle, Erik Eckholm, The New York … Continue reading →

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“Guilty”

Posted on June 23, 2012 by vb guenther

Forty-five of forty-eight Sandusky learns his fate. Penn State coach, child abuser. Justice for each accuser. Jail sentence in his future Very long one to be sure. Victims vindicated now As best their pasts will allow. Peace. (Suggested by “Sandusky … Continue reading →

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“Shackles”

Posted on June 22, 2012 by vb guenther

Orange bands chained to your ankles Purple and gray shoe. The association rankles. Bondage. Not for you. Step away. (Based on Austin Considine’s “When Sneakers and Race Collide“, New York Times, June 20, 2012.)

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“Elect the President: Spend”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by vb guenther

A billion here A billion there Political debts galore. Obscene. (Inspired by Sam Stein’s article, “Obama Campaign Expects $100 Million Month From Mitt Romney“, The Huffington Post, June 20, 2012.)

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“The Butterfly Effect”

Posted on June 19, 2012 by vb guenther

Time is. Has been. Will be. If we can change the past Will the future still be The child of the present? Which present? (Inspired by Faye Flam’s “On the wings of Ray Bradbury“, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2012.) … Continue reading →

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“‘You say it’s your birthday….'”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by vb guenther

A septuagenarian New decade ahead. Well-deserved honorarium For a life well led. Happy Birthday, Paul. (Reminded by “Happy Birthday, Paul McCartney: 70 Iconic Images for 70 Years“, by James Kaplan, Time, June 18, 2012.)

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