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3 years ago alli was walking home when all of a sudden a pack of wild tumbleweeds started chasing them. ok the tumble weeds weren’t actually chasing them, the wind just happened to be blowing them wildly in the same direction alli was walking.

Every Time I park my Car I Feel Like I Am Doing Something Wrong
by Joseph parker OKay

joseph parker okay poetry
joseph parker okay lives in tucson. he’s the author of my phone is about to die and i hope it takes me with it and also the founder of spy kids review and 2fast2house.
find more of his work at gumroad.com/josephparkerokay 
& tweets thru @verysoftlake
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  • ​[ read an excerpt : "every time i park my car I feel like i'm doing something wrong" ]
  • ​[ cover art : Kritsa Esse ]
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11/26/17 Update
 “how many red caterpillars are in the world hold on let me count”
has been nominated for 2017's Pushcart Prize !!

CHECK JOSEPH READING A STORY FROM HIS N!P CHAP(!):


Praise For Every Time I park my Car I Feel Like I Am Doing Something Wrong

"This chapbook has a story where an armadillo is the most revered animal in the world. I found that relatable because I revere armadillos very much. It also has a story that is very pro-snake, which I support. You will probably have fun reading this thing. And one of my favorite parts is the story titles, so if you're busy you can just read the titles and have fun that way, too." 
–Steve Roggenbuck
"This book is the response to the reality we are all trying to end. Imagine you didn't sleep for 8 days and then you told someone you love them. This is that moment."
–Audrey Honeydrone

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