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Gary
Gary wants you to know he's very good looking. Yeah, his beard does kind of look like Kenny Rogers', but nicer.
Gary is good at his job as an auto parts manager. Really damn good. He expects respect from those new hires. Damn 19 year olds. What do they know? No way he'd let his kids mouth off like those kids they get in the store these days.
Linda's the best woman Gary's met in a long time. That auburn hair almost down to her ass. Knows how to shoot a gun too.
Linda was surprised to learn that Gary has a teacup poodle. Gary chuckles to himself, then turns melancholy. Charlene had fallen in love with the little guy. Nugent kept her feet warm when that bitch cancer was at it's worst. Now Gary volunteers as a grief counselor. You got to keep going. Gotta keep going even when life is hard.
Life is still good. This summer Gary's gonna ride his Harley all the way from San Diego to Vancouver. Maybe Linda will ride with him. Man, he'd love to see that auburn hair flying in the breeze.
Gary is good at his job as an auto parts manager. Really damn good. He expects respect from those new hires. Damn 19 year olds. What do they know? No way he'd let his kids mouth off like those kids they get in the store these days.
Linda's the best woman Gary's met in a long time. That auburn hair almost down to her ass. Knows how to shoot a gun too.
Linda was surprised to learn that Gary has a teacup poodle. Gary chuckles to himself, then turns melancholy. Charlene had fallen in love with the little guy. Nugent kept her feet warm when that bitch cancer was at it's worst. Now Gary volunteers as a grief counselor. You got to keep going. Gotta keep going even when life is hard.
Life is still good. This summer Gary's gonna ride his Harley all the way from San Diego to Vancouver. Maybe Linda will ride with him. Man, he'd love to see that auburn hair flying in the breeze.
Published 27th Apr 2022
Author's Note
I based Gary on a guy I dated for a while who did indeed like to inform people that he was good looking. He was okay.
I've shared "Gary" with two small groups of writers. The first thought the brevity worked well. The second group acted like I had served them a single potato chip. I welcome feedback.
I've shared "Gary" with two small groups of writers. The first thought the brevity worked well. The second group acted like I had served them a single potato chip. I welcome feedback.
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27th Apr 2022 7:58am
I really liked the narrative in this. We kinda become invested in the character of Linda & Gary.
I dunno… Gary is just such a common name round here so this adds a very real element to the piece as a whole. I like that it’s earthed in normality.
I was oddly captivated by this piece. Thank you for sharing.
-M
I dunno… Gary is just such a common name round here so this adds a very real element to the piece as a whole. I like that it’s earthed in normality.
I was oddly captivated by this piece. Thank you for sharing.
-M
27th Apr 2022 1:38pm
Dear PD,
I’m going to need the next episode of Linda and Gary. You’ve set us up with the introduction of their characters now we’ll be needing more on their comings and goings. I like that Gary has a bit of the narcissism. It feels harmless, just a middle aged man trying to grasp the last of his youth. Now I need Linda’s angle. What’s she about? Great piece. H🌷
I’m going to need the next episode of Linda and Gary. You’ve set us up with the introduction of their characters now we’ll be needing more on their comings and goings. I like that Gary has a bit of the narcissism. It feels harmless, just a middle aged man trying to grasp the last of his youth. Now I need Linda’s angle. What’s she about? Great piece. H🌷
29th Apr 2022 2:00am
1st May 2022 00:04am
Obviously I enjoy narrative, day to day, type poems/prose. People are interesting!
You did "Gary" just fine. One chip is just the first line. The rest is a decent sized handful! Some people just have low ability for consumption.... lol.
I enjoyed the entire write. And the ending is awesome!
You did "Gary" just fine. One chip is just the first line. The rest is a decent sized handful! Some people just have low ability for consumption.... lol.
I enjoyed the entire write. And the ending is awesome!
20th May 2022 11:52pm
21st May 2022 00:13am
I picture Gary and Linda riding into the sunset together on his Harley. I may write a follow up. Thanks for your comment.
