J.H. Johns’ most recent poem to appear here was “Heading Out to Drink” (May 2018).

A recording of this poem is available here:

Alt-
By J.H. Johns

Alt- right;
Alt- left;
Alt- up;
Alt- down-
Alt- round and round;

Alt- just about you;
Alt- just about me;
Alt- old friend;
Alt- new enemy;

Alt- love;
Alt- hate;
Alt- go;
Alt- wait;

Alt- yes;
Alt- no;
Alt- fast;
Alt- slow;

Alt- not;
Alt- ought;
Alt- sold;
Alt- bought;

Alt- race;
Alt- fight;
Alt- day;
Alt- night;

Alt- we’re right;
Alt- you’re wrong;
Alt- you’re weak;
Alt- we’re strong;

Alt- good;
Alt- bad;
Alt- stupid;
Alt- sad.