you are always welcome
Poetry by Samantha Steiner
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hello yeah hi dad
hows it going yeah i talked to her last week dad shes fifteen yes grades are important it sounds like her mom is causing some distraction there was something with a locked door and a hammer she could stay with us we would make sure dad she cares about her grades screen time she would understand could she come thursday could she miss one friday its not worth the trip if shes only here one day could we check with her is she around is she home we want to ask about her schedule yes to invite her because we want to spend time because family can she come on speakerphone hi how are you feeling we would love you to stay but you would miss friday you sound stressed dad stop this is not a quiz you cant miss friday if thats the best we get great we would love to have you you are always welcome thanks everyone relax dad stop |
About the Writer
Samantha Steiner is a writer and visual artist. Her awards include Best Microfiction by Pelekinesis Press, Featured Fiction Writer by Lammergeier Magazine, and Shortlisted Writer for Battery Pack by Neon Books. She has received fellowships from the Fulbright Program and the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @Steiner_Reads and Facebook.
