Gerik Fowler

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“Know and Know” by Gerik Fowler

Submitted to Contest #199

I’m leaving the VA with a bandage around my arm and a mask over my face and I’m thinking, What was the point? I was in there for… three hours? They drew piss. I bled in a cup. We played that little word game we always play where they ask, “Are you thinking about harming yourself or others?” “Know, and know,” I said. It’s what I always say. Because I know they’ll know the truth, if they just pay attention. Yes and no. No and yes. Sometimes. Not always. Not now. Earlier though, and definitely later, no doubt about it. But I don’t say that. B...

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