Originally from the Philippines, Gemma Manuel Ybarra grew up largely in West Africa. The greatest boon of having to travel at an early age was the lack of time for television; there were far too many places to explore, too many books to read, languages and cultures to learn. She got into the habit of […]
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Not Entirely Becoming Grandma
KJ Hannah Greenberg’s most recent poem to appear here was Fifty Is Years Old Enough (September 2012).Not Entirely Becoming GrandmaBy KJ Hannah GreenbergPurple and white cardboard frames the face, grown on a matron,Escaped from Europe’s World War II ravages, while prepubescent.Seasons spent sewing coat buttons, in Garment District circumstances,Wrought changes in eyesight, compromised dexterity; her swollenHands hold […]
Camping in Space
Monica Crumback’s most recent poem to appear here was Found on the Corner of Stadium and Main, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays in June 2012. Camping in SpaceBy Monica Crumback If they do this next year,they will need a bigger tent.As it is, they’re like pencils:point to point and head to head. […]
Say Something Beautiful
Boo Boo Cousins is a singer, poet, songwriter, musician, and producer. He has been making waves in New York and throughout the Northeast, layering a unique blend of live instruments and cutting edge music technology, pioneering a sound all his own. He has performed at various venues throughout the New York City area and his […]
The Giraffe
Matthew Laffrade’s work has recently appeared in Ditch Poetry, Camel Saloon, and Requiem Magazine and is forthcoming in Hitherto and Notes from the Underground. He received University of Toronto’s Harold Sonny Ladoo Book Prize for his novella Past Present. He lives outside Toronto. The GiraffeBy Matthew Laffrade I met a giraffe named Noah who ate little pellets you give toGoats out of the palm of […]
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