calloused hands, left dry & cra c ked from prolonged exposure to harsh winds, R I P an abused sheet of paper from its binding. -- that'd been the third time now, that words had failed him through speech & in [ w r i t i n g ]. his head lolls: heavy, under the weight of shame & doubt.
( & embarrassment. )
❛ --- i'm tr-. i'm trying to do something nice. for her. alright? we're talkng christmas here. -- & if you think i'm okay with that smile on your face? so help me god, i'll hit you. with something. my hand. -- fist. ❜












