PinnedMike Essiginthewrytr.“Dance Me To The End Of Love”“Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.” ―Dylan ThomasMay 22, 20214May 22, 20214
PinnedMike EssigNocturnal RemissionDeath dropped by last night. I never expect him, but he was lonely and I was available.Feb 5, 201785Feb 5, 201785
PinnedMike EssigThe Girl Who Knocked: A DramaHe was six days home from war when she knocked on his door. He had been contemplating suicide. Sworn to secrecy by law and strange spooks…Sep 26, 20174Sep 26, 20174
PinnedMike EssiginP.S. I Love YouPoetry And SexPoetry, like sex, momentarily destroys the misery of the world. Like an exquisite orgasm, for an instant, you disappear into it, released…Jan 7, 201728Jan 7, 201728
Mike EssiginOther VoicesThings I’ll Never Get To DoTempus destruit spes nostras.Jan 9, 20224Jan 9, 20224
Mike EssiginChanges: On AgingThe Road Does Not Go On ForeverIn America, a license and car represent freedom. That’s why young people can’t wait to get them and older people fear losing them.Aug 22, 20214Aug 22, 20214
Mike EssigSaigon/KabulHistory rarely repeats itself in the details, but sometimes events are amazingly parallel. Such is the case with the debacle currently…Aug 18, 20211Aug 18, 20211