Where I Find Myself

An Observation of Two Men Working to Save A Life

chrislacour — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:34:55 +0000

I once watched a man die in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken. I watched from inside my car as two paramedics did all they could to save him. They worked hard to keep his heart beating. It looked exhausting. The two of them, there on their knees, one to each side of the man. The man [...]

The Sacrifice : Three Short Stories

chrislacour — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:25:19 +0000

God’s Call She talks to the cool air that blankets and rides the waves and swells. Her feet, white as porcelain, slowly turning purple, and as wrinkled as a bathing child’s fingertips, struggle to keep their grip on the polished rocks. Her dress is pressed flat to her thighs, stomach and breasts by the wind coming [...]

One Way

chrislacour — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:41:39 +0000

When the bus starts, that sound, that mechanical, combustible mash up, that noise, it makes her smile. It’s a gentle smile. With her eyes closed and her head laid back against the seat, she’s grinning. For a change, she’s happy. Copyright © August 2008 Chris la Cour

Elephants

chrislacour — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:16:54 +0000

On their way home, she asked him which of the animals were his favorite. “The elephants,” he said. “why?” “I don’t know why, they just are.” “Did you see how big they were?” “I did,” he said. “Did you like how they were doing tricks, so the trainers would throw them those heads of lettuce?” “I did,” he said, “it was cool.” “Is [...]

Step on a Crack…

chrislacour — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:00:26 +0000

There are one hundred and ten cracks in the hall floor that leads from my room to hers. Give or take. I’m guessing. I’ve never even come close to being right with any of those – guess how many of this or of that are in the jar – games. I’m no good at guessing anything. Guess what? What? Really, just tell [...]