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; […]
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Textus of a Soul
Erin Wilson’s most recent poe to appear here was “god stalks, as if you were hunted” (June 2017). Textus of a Soul (after Zbigniew Herbert) By Erin Wilson Sitting so still in the lamplight I dare not disturb him. I enjoy this slowing of the clock so that I might know him, see him, take […]
Kalyug
Sushant Supriye’s most recent poem to appear here was TK TITLE (TK MONTH/YEAR). Kalyug* By Sushant Supriye Once a sharp-edged man pierced a thorn The thorn cried out in pain After much effort could the thorn remove that sharp-edged man from his body Only then could the thorn heave a sigh of relief. […]
La Libecciata / Wind Storm
Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was “With You” (July 2018). La Libecciata / Wind Storm By Laura Zucca-Scott I once saw a painting Fattori’s La Libecciata The wind mercilessly Battering lonely tamarix trees Bent by the sheer force Colors bleeding away Sea, sky, and earth Whispering their rebellion Losing against The rage […]
You Can’t Force the Life-Force to Pose for a Photo
Max Reif’s most recent poem to appear here was “I Want to Hear Strange Tongues” (July 2018). You Can’t Force the Life-Force to Pose for a Photo By Max Reif I came here to Fiji, took a taxi to my hotel up in the hills, got settled, and started on foot back down toward the […]
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