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The tip of my finger

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

The tip of my finger touches the drop of sweat from your shoulder. 

My mind is white heat.

Nine

August 25, 2016 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

Jon looked down. His ring was missing from his hand. So was his finger. Then, with the pain, the memory flooded back. 

Not a cent

January 30, 2014 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

The man who helped pull my car out the ditch wouldn’t take any money. Not a cent. Just my little finger to wear on a string round his neck.

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