The Spear Cuts Through Water

by Simon Jimenez

But the truth of the matter was they fought because Jun was grieving and Keema was terrified and Jun was exhilarated and Keema was joyful and Jun was exhausted and Keema was repulsed. They fought because it was the easiest language they spoke.

Blame is an endless circle. And I seemed to be standing in the center of it.