Andrew Cyr

I shot a side glanceand slipped on someice in a Safeway parking lot.I dropped my gazeafter I dusted myself off.It was there.I shot upright.No, there.It was me trippingover my every word.In one direction,I kept stepping.Helena gripped my shoulder.She said nothing as she studiedmy face to place me in the familiarityof grins on a sea of facesfrom last Thanksgiving in a parking … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving In Bed, By: Andrew Cyr

The weatherman saidit was to be colderthis day.I spliced the blindswell before the city’ssins rose above a sunrise.The haze hung thick,as evidenced by peopleflashing their fog lights.People honked their hornsat other cars just as lateto work as they themselves.I sipped coffee, stilleyeing the townspeople.Terrified to leave,I worked from home.I thought a lot as I chilled alone.I … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Weatherman, By: Andrew Cyr

I shot upright,rubbing my eyesin a cold sweat.I swiveled my gazeacross the room.It’s me, and that’s all.I released the suspendedtension in my chest.I saw Jenna again.She hiked a trail,asking me which way to go.I knew what I meant.But what I said made no sense.Last night, I saw her at the beach.I told her we could figure it out together.Jenna smiled and opened her mouthto form a … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Dream, By: Andrew Cyr

I dressed as myself for a Halloween party.Nothing scares me more than falling in love,and the horror of waking up alone haunts me.As a wallflower, I sip a beer—a shitty beer.I shift my gaze through the crowd.A woman’s eyes align with mine.I take a sip and turn my head.I take another sip and return my gaze.This woman still has eyes for me.I remember her from somewhere.Maryanne.I … [Read more...] about The Horror Of Love, By: Andrew Cyr

Salem wore tatted sleevesand a tank top over her shoulders.Guys like me don’t approachgals like Salem.We just don’t.I built the courage to forgetwho I was and roleplay the personthat my counselor guided me to see.And now, I see what Salem sawin me before I feigned ignoranceof her name.I held it together.Salem covered her mouth,hiding a nervous giggle.I wanted to turn and … [Read more...] about Salem’s Witch Trial, By: Andrew Cyr