Tag Archives: George Schaefer

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Chris Dorian

Broken?We exist in dimly lit, dingy, small rooms with painted block walls or some 2020 version of 70s wood panelingSurrounded by wires, and machines, and monitors, and pseudo concerned individuals asking if you have not just a plan but meansThen we transition to cozy couches, zen gardens, and inspirational quotes for about an hour atContinue reading “VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Chris Dorian”

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Chad Christopher Dixon

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Dillinger

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Michael Lacy

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Gayle Bell

Buddy And The King Of I-35 If you see us camped on a busy street a sign that says nee foo Spare some change A dollar for a smile a can of dogfood for the king of I35 May the Lord serve you well He says to all who pass I was a mutt escapingContinue reading “VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Gayle Bell”

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Dillinger

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Jimmy Broccoli

We Put the Dog to Sleep My parents said we could no longer afford him, so we put the dog to sleep – I miss the times I’d throw the ball and he’d catch it in his mouth – Or run after it – his tongue hanging out of his mouth – So happy –Continue reading “VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Jimmy Broccoli”

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: George Schaefer

THE DRUNKENING The drunkening is underway and I’ll say it wasn’t my fault but I know it was fully an occurrence of my own choosing I’ll heartily swallow the rotgut whiskey and without memory stumble back to the train station avoiding law enforcement on auto pilot I’ll catch the right train; sip an extra largeContinue reading “VOICES FROM THE FIRE: George Schaefer”

VOICES FROM THE FIRE: James Maj

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VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Steven Dee Kish

Bad Friends I flip open my zippo lighter…flick …flick… The orange flame lights my Kent cigarette; the smell of tobacco fills the air. I grab a church key and open a bottle of beer. I’m drowning my sorrows with booze; it soothes my parched throat. Half buzzed; I take a stroll to MY community center.Continue reading “VOICES FROM THE FIRE: Steven Dee Kish”