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Autumn Leaves

volume 5 number 6

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The Face of My Enemy

by Gracie

Damn, I hate these pants! I need to lose some weight.
Of course, no one can see my hips past this enormous
nose, thanks Dad, NOT!

Whoops, running late. Out onto the streets. Jeez, look
at that ugly old cow. She's as large as my fridge.
Thank God I'm not her.

Finally, made it to work just in time. Uh oh, there's
mister busybody. "Morning Joe." I put on my best
frigid smile. If I don't he'll be telling everyone I
have pms. Man, he is such a gossip.

"Hey Rita," I spot my friend. "I made it past old
nosey joesy. Do you think he's gay? Oh, and guess what
Darla is up to now..."

type click, type type click. Boy this job is boring.
It's as slow as molasses around here. Nothing ever
happens in my life...

Claaaannnnggg!
"What did you say? Oh shit, your kidding. Terrorists?
In our city? Oh shit. Who did it? Oh *them.* Yeah, I
know all about them. Crazy, women-hating heathens who
think their religion gives them the right to wipe out
anyone who gets in their way. Disgusting."

Oh, here comes the boss. Cool, we get the day off. Oh,
but first, let's pray, he says.

"Dear God, our loving protector and provider. Please
help us destroy the Godless lunatics behind this
horror, and anyone who support them, so that your
righteousness can prevail. Although we would rather
have peace, we know that they must be taught a lesson.
Therefore, please give our soldiers the ability to
kill until every one is wiped out. Thank you, dear
God, for being our sword and our shield in this time
of trouble."
"Amen."

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