Target Practice
“No, really. How many times were you
wounded back in the war?"
“Two, maybe three times, wasn’t nothin'.”
Alan lifted his half-tilled glass to his lips with a
trembling hand. He continued to stare foreward,
afraid that this enthusiastic questioner might see
too much of his face.
“Wasn't nothin"? Like Hell! Where’d you
get it?"
"Oh. . places." Alan said patiently. He
spoke up, "Uh. what did you say your name
was?"
"I didn't. The name is Rick. Well, what
Liturgy of Oogenesis
You shoved lilies in my face
mumbled your name
while wiping your feet
your champagne
was as warm and soothing
as pablum
on 440 A strung nerves
discarding your eves
I dove directly
for the hair of your chest
you laughed when I politely asked it
1 could grab onto it
at least I was polite
when you began shaking with sweat
and singing the corporeal cantata
1 knew my end was near
soon to metamorphose into
(one of those)
a cold
sticky
sheet-stain
in grey-snoring aftermath
listening to my heartbeat
1 politely requested of god
that there be only one. .
to each ra-thum ra-thum
kind of places?”
Damn it. Alan thought, I'm going to have to
tell that bartender to keep his mouth shut.
"What is it to you?"
"Well. I just wanted to know. You see I
wanted to go. but my parents made me stay in
college instead. . What’s it like being shot? Did
you ever shoot anybody? What's it like to shoot
somebody?"
Alan's throat went dry. He took another big
gulp from his quickly emptying glass. "What's
it to you?"
"I’d really like to know what it's like. Does
it hurt? Did you pass out? Did you think you
were going to die?'
Alan twisted his barstool away from these
probing questions and walked over to the
jukebox. He pretended to decide what to play —
he hoped the man would give up. A few seconds
later, in the glass of the jukebox. Alan saw the
man get up and approach him from behind.
"Hey you limp a little bit. That from the war?"
"Nah. . hurt myself when I was a kid." He
looked down at his foot — he could still
remember carefully aiming the rifle and pulling
the trigger. He could feel his stomach burning.
"Really? With a limp like that, how'd you
get through?" the man said derisively, "I don't
think you were ever over there!"
Alan turned to reveal a face grotesquely
contorted with anger. "Hey, Man! You want to
see what it fucking feels like to get shot? You
want to see what it fucking feels like to have all
the people around you blown to pieces?" Alan
reached inside his jacket and felt for the handle
of a gun.
Everyone looked up at Alan with building
eyes. The little man froze, then like a frightened
deer, dashed out the door overturning empty
chairs in the wake.
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Tourist trap
He sat by the road with his box
With a large sign that read "please look!”
He had many teeth, and a grin like a fox.
"Too crafty,” I thought. He reads me like a book.
Believe me, said he
This is something
That you gotta see.
Just between you and me
It’s a sight unseen anywhere
that you'd care to name.
This man had me
I was playing his game.
"How much?” I inquired.
Just for a look? said he.
I nodded. I felt tired.
Ten bucks. He was done with his book.
I gave him his money
I took the box
I removed the lid
And Hung it into space
The man was there no more
Inside the box was a mirror
And there was my face
i guess I’d never seen it before.
by John Chandler
VINO'S
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342-8111
TINO’S
• Full dinner menu
• 23 varieties of Pizzas
• Whole wheat and
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• Pizzas to go
-cooked and uncooked
15th and Willamette
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 11:00-Midnight
Frl. 11:00-1:00 a.m.
Sat. 5:00-1:00 a m.
Sun. 5:00-11:00 p.m
"WE TURN HOUSES INTO HOMES"
(505)
344-4551
Branch Office
343-2001
MCPHEETERS REAL ESTATE AND DICK GINNOLD
SALUTE OUR UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FRIENDS
Two Excellent South Eugene Properties
For Owner-Occupancy or Investment
STYLISH IMMACULATE
This 2 bedroom, V/2 bath per side unit is
located on quiet cul-de-sac. Perfect condition,
garages, large rooms, bay windows, free stan
ding fireplace, back decks and MUCH MORE!
Currently rented at $350.00 per side. $30,000
assumable loan and owner will carry with
large down.
IMPRESSIVE MELTEBEKE
4-PLEX $104,900
This perfectly maintained unit has outstan
ding decoration, quality carpeting and woods,
nice views and low maintenance plantings.
Two 2 bedroom units, one 1 bedroom plus
studio apartment.
Cross rents $985.00. $48,000 loan assumable
at low interest or owner will carry with large
down.
INCOME PROPERTY FOR PARENTS
Attention Investors: Both of these properties will produce a minimum of $200-$300 per
month in after-tax benefits. For parents, a way to pay for college expenses with tax
savings.
OTHER U OF O BUYS:
West Amazon - $51,000. Outstanding home
with many built-ins, double pane glass and
other energy features including wood stove.
Large master bedroom, across from park
and close to schools. A Delight to See!
Closing Costs Down - E. 24th Place - $49,900.
Neat 4 bedroom bungalow, large kitchen,
neatly decorated. Weatherized. Huge lot
with garden area. FHA loan at 12%
assumable without qualifying.
Professor's Retreat - Florence
Unusual A-Frame, sleeps 4, secluded in
woods, near dunes. $40,900.
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343-4280 or 344-4451