Tall Plans
Going to buy some giant furniture for my 50-foot-tall fiancée. I love her like I’m twice my height. We’re planning a destination wedding—at the zoo. Maybe we’ll have a big cash giveaway and a family friendly BBQ on the meaty grass. With a little luck, everyone will be exempt from capital gains tax. After our honeymoon, she and I plan to move into a little palace with old worm charm and a sunken-living-room jacuzzi. Until then, I’ve promised not to look at other girls—at least until after the ceremony. I mean, who doesn’t like to a little fun now and then? Basketball, anyone?
About the artist
Brad Rose was born and raised in Los Angeles and lives in Boston. He is the author of eight collections of poetry and flash fiction: Or Words to that Effect, I Wouldn’t Say That, Exactly, Lucky Animals, No. Wait. I Can Explain, Pink X-Ray, de/tonations, and Momentary Turbulence. Brad is also the author of seven poetry chapbooks, among them, Democracy of Secrets, An Evil Twin is Always in Good Company, and Funny You Should Ask. His website is www.bradrosepoetry.com.
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Image: ‘This giant gave them his brotherly kindness’ from Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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