Poem
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From “Nativity of Love” by Philip Lamantia
I seek you in the deep daylight Of bodies, covered by leaves And glowing crystals of the sea. We lie close to the soil, Joined to ourselves forever: Our flesh invaded by the sun, In deep communion and final purpose. Philip Lamantia (1927-2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His writing has been described Continue reading
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From “Addendum” by Sabrina Benaim
My depression is concrete.I am doing everything I can do to survive. Sabrina Benaim is a writer, slam poet, and performance artist. She is known for her poem “Explaining My Depression to My Mother,” which can be found in her collection Depression & Other Magic Tricks. Her poem “Addendum,” which can (and probably should) be Continue reading
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From “I Have Never Been Suicidal,” by Jared Singer
never wanted to kill myself. I have always believed that life is a gift. Sometimes it’s a gift you don’t want, an itchy sweater you wish you could return. I have never wanted to kill myself, but I have wanted to die. Prayed for it. Jared Singer is an audio engineer and poet. His performances Continue reading
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From “American’t” by Edward Vidaurre
Crossing over Bloody hands and knees? No problem! Coyote promises safety I can’t breathe Where am I? It’s Hot in here Edward Vidaurre is a Californian transplanted in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He is the author of nine collections of poetry, the City of McAllen Poet Laureate from 2018-19, and the publisher of Continue reading
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From “Queer Appalachia” by RK Fauth
Kudzu vines dip beneath the tree line like ropes.Southern gothic.The river ends in a pool of long, thin men.Wading.Their ponytails whipout of the water and we dock. I hadn’t noticedthe weather is hot.Even the buzzards stop and reconsider.And the currentcarries a fleet of crinkled beer cans toward us. Did they seeyou kiss me?I don’t think Continue reading
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“soy llaga abierta” by Beatriz Miralles de Imperial
soy llaga abiertadel lenguajedecir poco duele Beatriz Miralles de Imperial is a poet, publisher, and editor in Spain. Her works include El viento sopla donde quiere, Oscura deja la piel su sombra and La soledad del hombre isla. Her poetry has appeared in Four Way Review, Copper Nickel, and Poetry, where you can read the Continue reading
Chapin City Blues 