Denis Baldwin

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“A Strong Drink” by Denis Baldwin

Submitted to Contest #42

“I just need some time to think about things.”  It was the last thing she said before driving away, the sun having not even risen. They call it a trial separation; it should really be called the first step of divorce. I guess that isn’t entirely true. The moment you wake up next to a stranger who also happens to be your wife, that’s the first step. All my breath leaves me at once in an exhaustive sigh. I’m too tired to cry, too tired to sleep. Autopilot engaged — hold on Houston, it’s malfunctioning. I’m all the worn cliches and tired l...

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