Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was King of the Hill (April 2014). Tales of Men, Part One By Marc Carver The Egyptian man in the hot tub asked me if I enjoyed a drink. I said I did. “Are you a heavy drinker?” He asked. I don’t know what gave him that […]
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Car Nerd
John Grey’s most recent poem to appear here was City Folk, Arts Division (October 2013). Car Nerd By John Grey On his wall, he’s hung a poster of an automobile cutaway. It’s his version of Miss August in a swimsuit. The poster’s so detailed you can see the ball joint, the bushings, tie rod, disc […]
When Masai Raise Spearheads
Charles Bane, Jr’s poem For Jane Kenyon appeared here in April 2012. When Masai Raise Spearheads By Charles Bane Jr When Masai raise spearheads to Ngai at his falling wordless leave, they mirror unsheathed swords of city heights, wavering in the breath of the unseen. All mystery is powerless before the respiratory fate of light […]
Way Home
Deborah Wong was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur. Her recent poems can be found in Mad Swirl, Eastlit, Banana Writers, and Message in a Bottle. Visit her blog. Way Home By Deborah Wong Meow for milk Hear me kiss you In this frangipani garden There’s a bark For a bone that sounds alone Locket hanging […]
The Other Side of the Bed
Harry Calhoun’s poem Dear Little Thing appeared here in April 2014. The Other Side of the Bed By Harry Calhoun The other side of the bed is empty and the doges want to go outside. At least my whole life is not a slat-sided construct, empty but my love has gone upstairs because of another […]
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