Response to The Intruder, by Carolyn Kizer
The Intruder, by Carolyn Kizer My mother—preferring the strange to the tame: Dove-note, bone marrow, deer dung, Frog’s belly distended with finny young, Leaf-mold wilderness, harebell, toadstool... Read More
The World We Lived In
Then The bushfires are still burning from June of 2019 There’s been another shooting China has concentration camps holding the lives of Muslim people The honeybee population is facing extinction... Read More
Not A Love Letter
Dear Hedge, You are one of the brightest lights in my life and I need you to stop. I need you to stop telling me that I am a good person. I need you to stop telling me your sweet lines. I need ... Read More
I Am Floating…
I am floating, like a balloon Until you catch me. Your hand wraps around me in an embrace and tells me, I have you, don’t worry. And I believed you, Because right then That’s what I wanted... Read More
Golden Glass
The golden boy Touched the sun And burned his fingers black. He didn’t mind it though; “I like the pain,” “Why?” “Because I deserve it.” The glass girl Gaped ... Read More
Stuff of Stars
Have you ever looked up to the stars and be mesmerized by them? The pinpricks of light peeking out of the dark navy black sky have entranced many. If you feel that way, maybe it has to do with the bon... Read More
The Bearer of the Crown of Branches
Drip… Drip… Drip… My shimmering blood leaked on the boat as the rest of the crew jeered and smirked. The Captain was the only one with a grim, grey face. He told me before that I had... Read More