My Cardboard Balcony

Give Me Autumn by Belinda Roddie Can the sun take a nap for a while, please?

The Waiter by Belinda Roddie She couldn't take my order because I was stuttering too hard. She brought me tea, thinking that would calm me down. She held my hands and remarked, "Man, your skin is so cold!" But I was so, so fucking warm inside me. My bones, my blood, my organs. Everything. She had red curly hair and beautiful bronze skin. Her nails were long and painted orange "for the autumn." She invited me to go with her to the taco truck next door after her shift because, "You're never going to find better ceviche." That hottie of a waiter got such a good tip. This week's prompt was provided by an online random word generator.

Infection by Belinda Roddie In the storming city, people couldn't stop dancing at night.

Oof. Hell of a week. Three weeks of school in the bag. Some serious business I had to take care of. At least I have Labor Day to enjoy. Twinsie's over right now! Wanna say anything, Jocelyn? I love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Love you, too, sis! She's going back to New York next week, but there's some uncertainty as to how long she and the hubby will stay there. They might aim for Philly - maybe even California(!). We shall see! Still house hunting. Not looking forward to the upcoming heat wave. But! Autumn is coming, and you know what that means! ...No, not pumpkin season. Soup season! Have a great night and a great weekend, everyone.

So Cute by Belinda Roddie It was so clear how her innocence would never provide recompense for all the shadows in her room all mocking her within the gloom How cute and sweet she was indeed, while following a heathen's creed The Bible waved above her head The mob all wishing her kind dead The halo she wore was a fake to give her life a second take For now, she only wore the seams of her rainbow dress in her dreams

Spooky Snap by Belinda Roddie The couple's selfie allegedly had a ghost in the background.

Thanks, Gollum by Belinda Roddie I've decided that my brain is a tricksy little Hobbit.