Blackbird by John Dowell
Outside my cell window / bleached umber sand / shines …
What is Prison? by John Dowell
A place for storing human beings in stasis / like a giant refrigerator …
The Year of the Dog by Garen Zakarian
Overall the night was festive / On New Year’s Eve of twenty-something four / They served scrumptious meals at banquet halls / All were…
There’s That by Garen Zakarian
and more / if properly inquired / The stench of molded rocks / disturbs the stagnant time …
You are in the World by Dale Russell
you breathe in the red / propaganda / and paint the walls of your / life …
Everything is Different by Dale Russell
Ballerina Barbie collects dust / Lego house half built, no roof / a cold classroom seat / and one fewer voice in the hallway…
Ten Seconds in My Head (Or Sitting in Chemistry Lecture) by Dale Russell
“In the reverse of sublimation…” / Wow, Amanda sure has a nice / I wonder if Mike got his lab homework done …
His Name is Clue Me In Now by Craig Rogers
On / His rail road track built by the hands of prophets / On / His back-up right hand for policy makers and sorcery…
Jesus is Paying Taxes to the Executive Branch by Craig Rogers
Mornings are always difficult to walk on, / This inflamed right heel, and last night’s / Restless leg syndrome are like an / Alcoholic’s…
Theoretical Happiness–Take Two by Garen Zakarian
Up the dose / and you’ll be dead / again Such a blessing …