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March 2006, vol 2 no 1

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Zane Parks

One Brass Knuckle

He was proud of his college ring. First in the family to graduate. I knew the ring differently. Felt it on the back of my head. I got between him and the TV. Smack! Licking my plate at dinner. Smack! A buck tooth chipped to boot.

homecoming
watching the game
with dad
I root for
the underdog

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