I half-watch the game, NFL wildcard, mostly commercials. My brother texts: Michelob. Yesterday’s argument lingers.
He arrives with the beer. We sit. Memories. A family thinned to two.
Once hungry, never full.
Once poor, always poor.
Next day he texts me again: Molson, mañana. I agree.
Beer. Brother. Good enough.
John Szamosi is a wordsmith and peace activist. He’s been publishing short stories, satires and poems since his freshman year in college.
powerful. there is a novel in this story
concur.
“Once hungry, never full.
Once poor, always poor.”
Powerful, meaningful, and unwaveringly perfect!
This really resonated with me, showing the quiet bonds of family.
I’m in awe of such a full plot in 50 words. Bravo!