Monday 25 October 2010

volcanic correspondence




Dear Vesuvius

We never thought you would erupt so unreasonably. You gave our villas such dramatic views. We liked you, damn it.
Now I hope we haunt you. I hope our ghosts dance around your crater. I hope that as you sleep we wail in your dormant ears.

Love,
Pompei


microfiction letter by Lisa Falzon

2 comments:

  1. Dear Pompei,

    An occasional smothering does one.good.

    Besides I couldnt't stand the.sight of that Priapus fellow any longer.

    My condolences.

    Love,
    V

    PS: did I get the bastard?

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  2. I absolutely love this one the best.

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