Open Mic is Back!

After a holiday hiatus, the mic is back on and open! I've missed reading your writing and can't wait to see what you guys have for us this week.

You know the rules; post your 300-word-or-less poem or story excerpt for others to read and comment. Remember to comment at least one other excerpt if you post your own work. I'm introducing a Sunday cut-off from now on, because I feel badly when someone posts later on and no one's around to read it. Try to get your work up as soon as possible for...