11/22/10

The Perfect Couple
By Barry Uno


There is a picture on the wall of the perfect couple, two lovers smiling, surrounded by hearts. His eyes are half-lidded, satisfied and comfortable. Hers are open, wide, receptive, her smile gentle and giving. This is what love looks like their smiles say, even now, years after they have gone their separate ways and left the frame of hearts empty, vacant, alone.


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I am the master of my fate. I am the master of my fate. I am the master of my. . . oof!