Becoming Johnny Cash

C.S. Mathews
Nov 5 · 1 min read

Properly Formatted Poem Above

I sidle up to him, the man in black; trench coat and hat
I reach for his hand and feel the air take shape in my palm
He smiles
I step forward
He dissipates
I dissolve
In my place stands a man in black; trench coat and hat

C.S.M. 8/27/19

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

C.S. Mathews

Written by

Exploring the Intersections of Existential Dread, Marxism, and Dysphoria through Purple Prose and Poetry. Pronouns: They/Them (Email: athene.nixem@gmail.com )

The Junction

The Junction is a digital crossroads devoted to stories, culture, and ideas. Our interests are legion.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade