Anecdotes, an Aphorism from Billy Bob Thornton
- Anecdotes, an Aphorism from Billy Bob Thornton
As a child his father would take the kids to car wrecks.Not to gawk, but to witness perhaps, andmaybe for a touch of fear—just enough to keep you straight andgood. So you’ll remember to checkall your blind spots, driving or otherwise.
Later, he’d be bothered by shows likeCupcake Wars, because really,how dangerous is it and should we be using the word“war” here? Some people might not like thatvery much at all.
As a final thought,never try to pour yourself into something you shouldn’t be in.You may not like the shape it takes, orthe shadows it casts when it’s all over and we’re laid down.In his case, it will be in the South, wherethe air is heavier with the past,with silences and pauses. [End Page 288]
Amber Moore is a Canadian high school English teacher. She holds an MA in English with a specialization in gender studies, and is currently finishing her MA in education. Her work has been printed in numerous literary publications including most recently, FreeFall Magazine, Adanna Literary Journal, and Room Magazine.
