Brian Lombardi

Brian Lombardi is a New England writer, trying not to break anything while he navigates the post-grad stage of his life. He primarily writes flash fiction and poetry.

The Houseman

Every morning Harry scrubbed the kitchen sink. Dishes were carefully rounded with a sponge, massaged clean and dried quickly. He brushed at an old stain, hunched over, pushing into the ceramic with window light behind his ears. He tried to wash away the little birthmark in his imperfect kitchen. He’d make a second cup of coffee after neglecting the first, replaying memories in his mind. Each memory was something to