she was an acquaintance
was trying to get closer
he wasnt having it
friendships come at a price he wasnt prepared willing to pay
quietly she began paying him a compliment
as she did he averted
his eyesremarked to others standing in the warmth of the propane fire ring that the full
moon Beaver moon winked raised some chuckles
would be up the following night he was taking
his daughters crystals out letting the moonlight cleanse them was also making
moonwater enjoying a glass cistern he kept it in that was given to himblown by
a friend for chuckled
a man who has everything but nothing
Mistakenly he forgot my books art an
vinyl
returning to their separate conversations
she stepped very close to him
You really can’t take a compliment.
No Come on now a little
strong said mariachi Donbe rude
I
appreciate the thought though find them unnecessary
Unnecessary?
Ja I believe as me you understand your worthknow your abilities
Yes. But it’s nice to be complimented, nice
to hearI like
being complimented, you complimented me this evening, I looked attractive.
Donchadare tell her youre not nice said mariachi
Ja I understand you appreciate a compliment
However youre also aware albeit mystified I don
Theyre woven social Society
Im not
You’re here.
Ive known our host since last century
Whenever he chooses to invite me I come
An obligation?
Hes one of my very few friends
Im not looking to make new ones saw
her backbone slip
Time for a joke
I can tell you the last
compliment I accepted
I accepted it because it was rhythmic phonaesthetic pleasing euphonious to my ear
backbone firmedup Yes.
Made excellent sex
0920, Monday – Indigenous Peoples Day, 13 10.
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1134, Wednesday,
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