Extraordinary Means

by Robyn Schneider

“Before she decided to eulogize me for shits and giggles.”

“Breathing: the miracle cure everyone’s been looking for.”

“I love that there’s such a rivalry,” said Charlie. “It’s like, leaf water versus bean water, you know?” “Bean water?” Sadie echoed. “You better take that back.”

“I am a grave man, children play in my graveyard/skipping stones on headstones/It’s time to rest these too young bones/If anyone asks, I’ve gone to my narrow bed.”