by Ruth E. Walker

April 13, 2010

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Honourable mention in the 6th Annual Geist Literal Literary Postcard Story Contest.


Dog died Tuesday.

Buried him Saturday cuz Addie couldn’t come ’til then. Reef bitched that we always wait for Addie. But we couldn’t have Dog’s burying without music. We agreed on that.

It was the best funeral. Dog looked good, considering. Couldn’t hardly see where the bullet went in but Reef said pull up his head and look at the back and you’ll see. The funeral man told Reef to stop and he did but that guy better watch where he parks.

Dog knew not to disrespect a guy. That’s what got him there in that box. But I think it would’ve been better if he crapped his pants in the van instead of making a run for the house—cuz Manny seen him. If he’d stayed in the van with Reef and the guys and crapped his pants instead, Dog would’ve seen Manny first and bust a cap in his ass, that’s for sure.

Addie sung “My Heart Will Go On” which is a bullshit song but Dog always liked it so I guess that was all right. And then “Hail Mary.” Later on, Reef and Addie had a real bitchup when Reef said we shoulda had the Tupac CD and Addie got all pissed and threw some stuff around. Then we went for Chinese buffet and Reef made her laugh when he stuck chopsticks up his nose. It was all good.

Next week we go fix Manny for sure.

by Ruth E. Walker

April 13, 2010

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  • loved it - so much, in few

    loved it - so much, in few words.

    Posted by pat irwin lycett July 26, 2010 02:21:05

  • A delight to read - the

    A delight to read - the concise lines - "It was the best funeral." "Next week we go fix Manny for sure." As others have stated, the words of this story were chosen well! Good one.

    Posted by Tony July 12, 2010 04:34:26

  • Entertaining, but truth be

    Entertaining, but truth be told I was sidetracked at the getgo by the thought that there must really be a dog...

    Posted by islander June 06, 2010 10:28:27

  • Such authentic voices you

    Such authentic voices you use. These broken young people sound so world-weary, their innocence lost or never even experienced. Poor tragic souls. Well done.

    Posted by Heather O May 28, 2010 04:55:29

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