Andrew Cyr

If I loathed Emilia,half as much as sheforgave me,when I thought shehad it out for me,I’d forgive myselffor the troubleof letting her down.I cut my eyes at her.Emilia swiveled hergaze at mine.I swallowed hard.She exhaled my fears.I cracked a grin.Gooseflesh pebbled her arms.Even in the November chill,my heart warmed our delightin the ashes of what I did.Emilia moved her hair … [Read more...] about November Apology, By: Andrew Cyr

I sat at a kitchen tablein a rented cabin.I took a sip of gin on the rocks.The burn in my mouth cooledthe anxiety in my throat.Alisha lit a cigaretteand pushed her issueswith her mother across her teeth.Alisha took a puffand blew the smoke through her nostrils.Gusts had disrupted the power.A candle flickered through shadowsof our movement as the only light,in a place we’d … [Read more...] about Thankful Smiles, By: Andrew Cyr

Magical yearnings baked in bedazzled eyestaken by surprise over Loren,a woman I’d met three Novembers ago.We’d lost contact aftershe left for Alabama.But here I sit, sipping coffee,a coat zipped to my chinas a palatable breeze brushes my cheek.I speak, but only my breathescapes as a vapor from my lips.I observe loversstrolling through the walkway,giving me advice with their … [Read more...] about November Rekindled, By: Andrew Cyr

Most people had Thanksgivingoff with family or what friendsthey hadn’t pushed away.I worked at the dinerand saw people you’d never expectto eat here for Thanksgiving.From the poorest of heartsto the wealthiest men in three-piece suits.I heard their stories.I never asked.I didn’t have to.They just needed someoneto talk to, not give goddamn advicejust listen.One day, I broke … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Diner, By: Andrew Cyr

I signaled for silenceby pressing my fingerto my lips.I motioned to Holly for calm.And to keep it to herself.I could see the picturein her narrow eyesand crooked smile.I rested my hands on my hips,shifting my weight to my back foot.Meeting her gaze serenely,I knew which way to go.I held on to a burning silence.Holly played her partand returned in November.I should have known … [Read more...] about Burning Silence, By: Andrew Cyr