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1. The doorknob rattled. I

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   The doorknob rattled. I hid under the covers knowing you were keeping your promise of always being together, after being buried yesterday.  ... Friday, 20 August 2010

2. I stood outside your

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   I stood outside your door waiting to recite my poem. I hoped it would reach the humanity inside you and keep you from firing me.  ... Friday, 28 May 2010

3. I locked the bedroom

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   I locked the bedroom door but Monday slipped in through the keyhole and dragged me from the bed. Where is my friend Friday when I need him?  ... Monday, 05 April 2010

4. Called my Dad to

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   Called my Dad to let him know my wife, Janice, was gone. "What happened?" asked my Dad. "My fault," I said, "forgot to lock the door."  ... Thursday, 04 March 2010

5. I answered the door

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   I answered the door naked, letting you into my messy house so you could see the real me. If you loved me now, you'd love me through anything  ... Sunday, 28 February 2010

6. His kids banged on

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   His kids banged on the door, "Why can't you just eat our candy, like other dads?" In the tub, his body heat melted the candy into soup.  ... Sunday, 01 November 2009

7. After 15 hours, the

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   After 15 hours, the rescuers opened the elevator door. Paul was the only survivor, saved by his deafness. The others killed by muzak.  ... Thursday, 24 September 2009

8. Angus stood outside his

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   Angus stood outside his locked front door, yelling "I'm sorry I said you weren't real!" Through the window, his clone, flipped him off.  ... Wednesday, 12 August 2009

9. Maybe my neighbor, Kat,

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   Maybe my neighbor, Kat, IS an actual cat. He showed up on my doorstep, afraid of his girlfriend's new dog. I gave him some treats.  ... Wednesday, 08 July 2009

10. Opened my front door,

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    Opened my front door, found a baby with a note. "This is yours." Tried to remember who I'd slept with. Gotta stop drinking.  ... Friday, 05 June 2009

11. Black car in front

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    Black car in front of the house. They found me. They'll try to take me back. I'll fight. The door opens. "Time to go, Mr. President."  ... Friday, 22 May 2009

12. "Never did this before."

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    "Never did this before." said Gina. She fumbles with the lock and opens her door. Inside I hand her the $50. She hands me the homework  ... Saturday, 09 May 2009

13. Harris heared the coughing

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    Harris heared the coughing behind the locked door. This was the place. Secret knock. Inside and safe, he lit up in the SmokeEasy.  ... Thursday, 30 April 2009

14. Mona softly opened the

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    Mona softly opened the door & turned on her flashlight. He was sleeping. She couldn't get her dignity back but she could get her money.  ... Sunday, 19 April 2009

15. wouuld she still love

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    Would she still love me? I rang the doorbell. It opened. She was still beautiful. "Pookie!" she said just like she did 50 years ago.  ... Sunday, 19 April 2009