Category Archives: Poetry

God Motto

An alcoholic preacher ran the stop sign. He moved the wheels forward with shot gun legs. The faint glow of red light shimmered by his peripherals. We’ve got lanterns to guide you through that minefield. He said through reclining eyes … Continue reading

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A Fearful Beauty

by Arielle Knowles She walks with all the grace and perfection of a dancer Her delicate beauty is that of a snowy mountain And like a pre-pubescent boy, I drool over her But an aura of terror surrounds her Fear … Continue reading

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Harriet

by Christine Thrasher Originally written for her funeral on November 13, 2013 in Keene, NH I. Harriet Corliss Thrasher Harriet Hatt Little me always called her “Nana” Never “Grandma,” that was for Grandma Jane Nana and Grandpa Al and Hatt … Continue reading

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No Valid Parking Permit Displayed (Sonnet XXV)

by Albert Meursault Our Dear Appellant (whereabouts unknown), Decisions have been reached. That is to say The Bellevue College Traffic Citation Review Committee gave chase to cheater, have set a goal, pursued a dogged course and we are pleased to announce that we … Continue reading

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Sweet Flesh Fruit

by Teresa Kellmer It’s warm And the summer sun beats down on The small child And The Old Woman And The Mother It shines down through the leaves Through the branches of the towering mango tree A tree that sheltered … Continue reading

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Deserts Are For Lovers

by Ian Hughes crossed at el paso cruising north on 85 radio on real country. we stopped once in cruces at the brew- thru and armed with turkey sublime and chaser we veered— veered, as in we wheel spun the truck—onto … Continue reading

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Recipe For Dumplings

by Teresa Kellmer Reach into the cabinet across from the stove, the one with the doors that never close quite right. The one that’s scary to reach into because you’re never sure quite what wildlife will be in there. The one … Continue reading

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Citizen’s Oath

by Zeke Hill Citizen’s Oath I will say this now and for all days henceforth, That I pledge to be a citizen for all humanity, as true as they do come. For although the days may be dark, And the … Continue reading

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6 Art

By Daniel W. Rasmus Place du 18 Juin 1940 Even rap here explosively neon but not rapidly becoming indigenous. The deep roar of motorcycles going too fast on one-way streets temporarily stalls the all night rapid conversation designed expressly for … Continue reading

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You Are Here

By Susan Gillan  Lost in the shopping mall I stand at the color-coded map and discover Bellevue Square is not square at all. Liars. It’s a layer-cake rectangle. You Are Here, it says but how do They know And will … Continue reading

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