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“I am prepared. I have had my will drawn and notarized. I’ve given away old books from my library that I will never read again.”

From “Hands” by Gil Cuadros, excerpted from My Body is Paper: Stories and Poems, forthcoming from @CityLightsBooks in June.
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Writing

The Paris Review
Hands - The Paris Review
The protagonist meticulously prepares for their death, taking steps like drawing up a will, giving away possessions, paying for cremation, and even carrying change for panhandlers.
The protagonist's actions, perceived as excessive by their partner Marcus, lead to conflict as Marcus feels that important parts of their life are being given away.
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