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For Charlie (A Lingering Farewell)

“An agony. The exit like the entrance – but reversed. A palindrome: gut-tug.” Lorrie Moore I had my heart broken twice last year. One was your standard romantic affair, exploding like a landmine, and propelling me into a new reality I’m still struggling to recognise as my own. The other I saw coming, though it… Read More For Charlie (A Lingering Farewell)

July 19, 2018July 20, 2018 Carrie McCarthy4 Comments

Watch Your Step

I fell, you merely tripped A stumble of the heart. You went ahead, I fell behind Our paths began to part. I looked in front to catch you up But your were out of sight. Around a bend, beyond my reach A better view for you.

July 15, 2014July 16, 2014 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before

So apparently I’ve reached that point in my life where, when I catch up with friends, all anyone wants to ask me is whether I’m seeing someone. I’m not sure if it’s my clitoris or my heart that people are most concerned with, but either way they aren’t concerned with any other achievement in my… Read More To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before

June 4, 2014June 27, 2014 Carrie McCarthy2 Comments

A Killer Rack

I was chatting with a mate a while back about my desire to change careers, and she asked me if I felt I was an expert in anything. “I dunno” I replied offhand. “Probably boobs.” We laughed, because everyone knows Boob Men don’t come much bigger than me. What can I say? I’ve never been… Read More A Killer Rack

January 17, 2014 Carrie McCarthy4 Comments

Brunswick 2013

I found a heart shaped pebble Lying in the sand A treasure from the beach to me I held it in my hand But as my fingers brushed it clean It changed its shape anew It slid from me back to the sea And disappeared from view

December 28, 2013December 28, 2013 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

The Worst Two Words You’ll Say To Me

Have you ever played the Worst Word game? You know, the one that usually results in a group of people gagging over ‘panties’ or ‘gusset’ or ‘discharge’? I know, I know – and I’m sorry for making you read that – but I have two more I want to add to the list: ‘always’ and… Read More The Worst Two Words You’ll Say To Me

November 3, 2013 Carrie McCarthy1 Comment

Semi-Precious Moments

I owe a few people an apology. Actually it’s probably quite a few people, so I’m just going to go with a blanket “I’m sorry” to anyone I’ve ever accused of over sharing and be done with it. Turns out whatever the reason was for me attacking your need to disseminate all aspects of your… Read More Semi-Precious Moments

October 3, 2013October 17, 2013 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

For Iris

I remember the first time I met you, at a dinner party in Balmain. You seemed smart and funny, although slightly annoying in a peppy, sunshiny way. I now know you can be far more energetic than you were that night, but at the time I found your positivity just a bit more than my… Read More For Iris

May 27, 2013July 11, 2013 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

Never Noticed…

If I really were in love I would notice so much more about her than I do.   The way she laughs head back girly hand on knee.   A hand that brushes her fringe aside reapplies lipstick after every wine.   She pins her hair and repins her hair as she speaks as she… Read More Never Noticed…

August 18, 2012 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

As Dreams Take Flight

I’ll sit amongst the trees today And watch their branches sway I’ll imagine that they’re fanning a breeze To set you on your way. I’ll lie upon the blades of grass And make angels in the earth I’ll wish that they could come to life To prove to me love’s worth. I’ll run along the… Read More As Dreams Take Flight

March 28, 2012August 18, 2012 Carrie McCarthyLeave a comment

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