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Fallen, broken gravestones

05.06.12 Posted in today's words by

Michael Plesset’s poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction has been published. He did undergraduate and graduate work in mathematics and philosophy, and he attended seminary at one time. He has worked in high technology, written extensive material for a stand-up comedian, and taught English to Chinese students.  Fallen, broken gravestonesBy Michael PlessetFallen, broken gravestoneswhisper togetherabout now […]


This is poetry

05.05.12 Posted in today's words by

Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was Mingled Purposes (April 2012). This is poetryBy Bobbie Troyyour guts spilled outon a tableready for everyoneto devouryour selfyour soulyour heartgiven over to strangersand you wonder whyyou must do thisevery day


Eating Contest in a Third World Diner

05.04.12 Posted in today's words by

KC Bosch’s most recent poem to appear here was Rare (February 2012). Eating Contest in a Third World DinerBy KC Bosch That was fast. I bet you couldn’t eat another.You pay if I do?If that’s a bet count me in too. Red poppies and Moorish domesin the bright midday sun,like a motion pictureviewed through green glassand air […]


Anger

05.03.12 Posted in today's words by

Anthony Ward’s most recent poem to appear here was Commerce (March 2012). AngerBy Anthony Ward Is youRolled overFlattenedBakedBefore risingAnd burning their mouthsAs they eat you up.


Remember Us

05.02.12 Posted in today's words by

Afzal Moolla was born in Delhi, India, while his parents were in exile working as anti-Apartheid activists for the African National Congress. He subsequently traveled wherever his parents’ work took them, and still feels like he hasn’t stopped traveling. Afzal works and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and shares his literary musings with his most strident […]


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