“Emily Dickinson’s Car Accident Report,” by Ken Macklin
Dec 20th, 2019 | By DefenestrationBecause I could not stop for Death—
My Honda hit a tree
The state police looked at my car—
And Death began to flee
Because I could not stop for Death—
My Honda hit a tree
The state police looked at my car—
And Death began to flee
Baby, I went back in time for you.
I took a trial run of the time machine
crouching in the blue energy ball
that opened in a Los Angeles alley—
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
I am.
I am…who?
Sixteen dollars; the amount of money I spent on shampoo and conditioner last week. It was that charcoal kind that’s meant for damaged hair.
She pushes the little lever forward and moves forward.
She pushes the little lever to the left and turns left.