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“An Ode to the Sense of Motion: Part I” by Eamon Thomasson

The words to the song are hard to follow. They fluctuate on each occasion of singing. But the core of the tune remains: An ode to the sense of motion. Part I: Tea orders the mind. The ordinary room, well … Continue reading

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“A Short Pick Up Rhyme (For Valentine’s Day)” by Danielle Smith

Roses will be black. Violets will be black too. One day you’ll be a corpse And then none will love you. Thus, knowing you will die And worms will eat your lips, Won’t in my bed you lie, And first … Continue reading

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“They Came One Day” by Eric Feldstein

They Came One Day by Eric Feldstein They came one day, Shouted out loud: “We are here to proclaim to you, Your new king.” We gathered in the local square, Jake, Lisa, Akimo, my friends Lin, Brooks, Sarah, my family … Continue reading

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Is by Aaron Sampson

I breaks on adolescence like split voices on the crescent of a shadow. I shivers with the presence of itself and quivers at the sight. but I paints pictures on broken mirrors And smears resolution on one’s eyes. and I … Continue reading

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Mulled Wine by Gayathri Raj

MULLED WINE “Bring me your best Chardonnay” And a glass of liquid gold arrives. The evening wears on, dragging its feet In the mire of tired conversation Our eyes wander, to watch the wall, and the waiter Polishing the table. … Continue reading

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Ode to “Maggot Brain” by Eamon Thomasson

Wailing of the strings in the cloudless night In the quiet abode of the stars. Dying people wandering the expanses of the desert plain seeking The water under their toes The call of the coyote. To feel there is nothing, … Continue reading

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