This creative non-fiction essay, by Benjamin J. Gohs, was a finalist for the 2018 Iowa Review Award for Creative Nonfiction. There is a midget with a switchblade on the loose in my head. I'd thought perhaps of referring to him as a homunculus or Lilliputian to avoid offense. But I trust in his forgiving, fictional … Continue reading Chartreuse and Short Truths
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A simple sequiturial prose poetry memoir
Night before last Lost it long ago but you know it's in there cuz you can hear it sometimes, rattling around where stubby fingers and good intentions can’t seem to reach. And you think, “Hot damn! Wouldn't it be nice to have again.” Night before last, hit with hint of lost breeze honeysuckle, wheezing … … Continue reading A simple sequiturial prose poetry memoir
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The Sexton
The Sexton By Benjamin J. Gohs On to the next secret rendezvous where, in Charlie’s mind, anything could happen—anything bad. St. John’s wounds were visible, but his motive Charlie could not see. Swollen lips and bloody nose, reddened cheeks and snuffling crimson he tells the truth now all. “This what really happened.” St. John gazed … Continue reading The Sexton
Gibtown
Gibtown By Benjamin J. Gohs Henry watched the others pretending not to watch him. Young. Dyed hair, tattooed skin, heavy lipstick and funny hats, retro slacks and grandma’s jewelry. He noted them with cryptozoological curiosity. Never could grasp the desire for uniqueness. Delicious tall legs, straight spines, slim fingers, joints without ache. Polite, proper, respected, … Continue reading Gibtown
Benjamin J. Gohs, Screenwriter 