They Hid Me Behind A Pillar At My Brother’s Wedding

it hit a centerpiece. People danced in that careful way people dance after a room has seen blood without blood.

My father left before dinner plates were cleared.

He didn’t make a scene. That was his last gift to himself.

He walked past me near the bar while I was drinking club soda with too much lime. For one second, I thought he might stop. Apologize.continue reading …