Two moving short stories about childhood wonder and adult grief, written with poetic precision and quiet power.

In Kirby Bob Understands Heaven, a curious Black child sets out to reattach a fallen leaf-his innocent attempt to restore order to the world. Wrestling with Sunday school lessons and the frightening idea that "bad people" might be in Heaven, Kirby Bob's journey is tender, tragic, and full of childlike logic that cuts deep.

In Day of the Porta Potties, a couple walks away from the hospital with an empty baby carrier. The sun shines, the world continues-but for them, something essential has stopped. What follows is a quiet, devastating portrait of loss in motion.

Readers have called these stories "beautiful poetry in the form of prose" and "heart-touching in just a few paragraphs." Perfect for fans of flash fiction, literary snapshots, and stories that leave a lasting ache.