Author Archives: German Jones

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About German Jones

I am a librarian by day; I do all sorts of things at night.

Autobiography vs. Memoir

Day two was difficult for me. I did manage to write my first 4 pages, but I also fear that this afternoon I may have to go back and edit it down to about 2. I know that the NaNoWriMo … Continue reading

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Day Two: Day One Recap

Let’s begin this writing adventure with a bit of reflection on the process as it has played out since I made the decision. It is not unlike every major undertaking I have considered over the past decade. The IDEA happens, … Continue reading

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German's writing month: November

So I have opted to sign up for two separate but complimentary writing tasks for the month of November. In the first, represented by the picture above, I have agreed to simply post on this blog every day for the … Continue reading

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free

This is all that I need, The hours that you and I have known. Your bones. Your skin. Things to be cherished. Walking down the street with your arm sitting gently on my shoulder. Noticing the little things that we … Continue reading

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This Evidence

i stood there before them blinking more than usual. trying to keep their voice from entering my ears. i could feel some gentle prods and scratches down below. this did not seem to be happening. one of them told me … Continue reading

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cage/free

after it was overwe sat together in the bathtubwhile he cried. he hadn’t consideredthat the ramification of my seductionmay be his memory. as he wept i feltthe water in the tub change from tepid to cold. hours beforewe sang hallelujahas … Continue reading

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cage

You are standing outside with a stony figure as I come in to the house from the rain. My feet are soggy. It is warm inside. You are “so drunk that I wouldn’t even know.” You hug me and lead … Continue reading

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free

not requiring a rope ladder, my sneaky feet stealthily lead me down the stairsand out the door. my parents’ snoring dreams harmonized withthe whir of their window fan. there among the trees, i shivered. impulse danced with curiosity as i … Continue reading

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alarm

effortlessly it shatters and kicksand insists thatwhatever was happeningshould cease.should cease.should cease.should cease.or perhaps a slight delay… no. done.

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shower

marble sanctuary dressed in esteemed mist,i stand. away from coldand need. rotate. stand. despite the clock,because of drip,this womb cocoon pillow release.

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