By Villy Iranpur I silently followed close behind her silhouette and watched her live a life that she would never come to terms with. that she could never accept as her own. (i felt all kinds of sorry for her) There was a distance in her eyes that no one close to her saw. There [...]

By Diane Boisvert It is such risky business, this business of life. From the minute we’re born we’re surrounded by strife. Surrounded by strife and ambivalance, too. The danger starts after our birthday debut. The fact we arrive without being announced Takes very much nerve, and the risk is pronounced. “Here I come, world, if [...]

by Wendy Brown-Baez I called the baby and the baby called me: “Bye bye, Gigi.” “Bye bye, Gigi,” with giggles trailing over the phone line. This went on for ten minutes. I called my son. We talked of nothing important. Between words falls the shadow of my fear and he is lifting his face to [...]

By Amy Chin It kills me. What you have done. Kills me. You don’t know. No idea. That kills me even more. How to forgive the unjustifiable? The question goes unanswered. I turn my cheek. Look away. Build fairytales, Hollywood endings, weaving truths and lies Monstrous fatal gossamer web Deceptive dreams bury stifled cries. I [...]

By William Bryant This earth, lovely as they having full lips and ample supple breasts. These are two that make my heart flutter, as I look upon their splendor. I cannot explain. The connection they have to one another, is the possession they have over me. Both objects of my hearts desire. Like beasts in [...]

1. Turn off, Lay low, Shut up. How to design a hailstorm? I am aware of an instance where a considerable length of cable unspoiled into an uncharted trench. I’d imagine a source of curiosity, I hope there is a kind of influx of people who just come here to stare at our ancestors. This [...]

by Blair Shapiro This feeling creeps up on me. takes over my body, smacks me in the face, takes me to another place. My mind is filled with your image, I’m thrilled. I’m elated and disturbed. My feelings need to be curbed because what you’re feeling is unclear. The lack of reciprocity I fear. And [...]

By Boyd Johnson she shone gold with beerlight and hopes so high you could climb them to the stars and see everything thats good about anyone. it was the death of her. no matter how many times you lied to her the gold shines through. if you’re the next guy, give it a good once [...]

By Nay Torious The Educator Jazz and poetry it’s something alike I never know what I’m going to write But I’m a jazz head from a kid you see Listening to jazz since at least sixty three Ella Fitzgerald was hitting those notes So much beautiful music came from her throat Lady Day crooning of [...]