post-inauguration poem by Shy Watson
it is a saturday night i am at a strip mall dunkin donuts in south philadelphia in my pajamas i am Irrationally Mad about the dumb things & not angry enough about the [...]
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The Wall of Hearts Desire by Donna Lynn Marsh
I always wanted a wall. Actually, I wanted four. They hold roofs really well and who among us doesn’t want a roof over one’s head? I’ve dreamed of stone and brick [...]
The Squirrel Incident by Jenya Doudareva
A dead squirrel was laying in the middle of the sidewalk. Cause of death – unknown. Folks running around on their morning business in sombre palette suits, as per [...]
On Donald Trump Tweeting that Meryl Streep is One of the Most Overrated Actresses by Amy Saul-Zerby
This year we learned the difference between shock & surprise & maybe too late, but who would have thought, if given the chance to think? who would realized the [...]
Richmond Ennui by Christine Stoddard
You used to scour the rag shops in Southside, ………………..where black families lived in trailers [...]
Another Word For ‘Birthday Hamster’ by Laura Pavlo
There were one thousand “e”’s in the “please” Lucia’s son sung into the pet store window as he furiously pressed his fingers against the glass at a [...]
Some Nice Words by Jenya Doudareva
“Something’s happened” I overheard As I noted the people were rushing away Trying not to look nervous (were they instructed?) Trying to move delicately and politely, [...]
The Origin of Trees by Jane-Rebecca Cannarella
Palm trees belong to two states: California and Florida. But more to California than Florida – Florida is where oranges grow on trees that are the result of shoots [...]
Vending Machine Press 