Mia Sparrow : Writing

for x.

for x.

A Poem by Mia Sparrow


i can’t wait to see you, loveyour absence is maddeningfor you i thank the heavens above.the sound of your voice on the phone is saddeningand whe..
5 April 1994

5 April 1994

A Poem by Mia Sparrow


it began with the songthat sparked the anthemthat defined our generation.indifference prevailedlike the lyrics proclaimed:oh, well, whatever, nevermin..
discordant

discordant

A Poem by Mia Sparrow


redolent of rain the glint of lightningpierces the crepuscular sky.blended teardrops between our kisstarry on my lips.as i retreati see the resignatio..
LIMP LILY

LIMP LILY

A Story by Mia Sparrow


A guy walks out of the seven-eleven carrying a box of four hot dogs and a couple of sodas and brings it to his friend who is waiting for him at the..
NIMO PRATT

NIMO PRATT

A Stage Play by Mia Sparrow


Nimo Pratt, non-descript with salt and pepper hair, Sabine Gallows, long-haired brunette, busty waitress. At a café in Alphabet City...
INSOMNIA

INSOMNIA

A Poem by Mia Sparrow


Wafting through my window Is the aroma of bread baking At 4 a.m. across the street. I inhale greedily A smile forming on my l..
THE COTTON CLUB

THE COTTON CLUB

A Chapter by Mia Sparrow


The fan was clicking lazily overhead. The room was hazy with smoke and I was on my third bourbon. The jazz band was on the stage and I was tapping..
KING CRAB LEGS

KING CRAB LEGS

A Chapter by Mia Sparrow


It was ten thirty and I was sitting in my car in front of the warehouse where Bragiole housed his seafood. My appointment was for ten forty-five. ..
SCARAB

SCARAB

A Chapter by Mia Sparrow


I was shaving at my desk when Helen stuck her head in the door. ‘Miss Early’s here to see you.’ ‘Who?’ ‘..