Born

Written: Jan. 6, 2009 I was brainstorming a short film I'd love to make and this came up. In part of it, the main character kills someone. Of course, he is not actually questioned. It's not like anyone cares about the victim. Still, I was thinking a

pressed for words, a blank
stare is all to be managed --
"unless the story can tell itself,
its up to you,"
they're telling him and a half-smile, half-grimace
cracks his lips

"i don't have the time right now,
ask me again later"
a monster is born

"or ask her."