Throw it Away – Refuse to Reuse ~ Danni West-Habjanetz

Apr 27, 2023 | Poetry

I don’t want you to use and abuse. I don’t want to see your veins swell and bruise. I don’t want you to suffer, even if it’s what you choose.   Anyway I could possibly protect you. Anyway to intercept and ease you. Anyway for safety to find you.   Bringing...

Vera ~ Elizaveta Skulskaia

Apr 27, 2023 | Poetry, Translation

Editor’s Note This poem was submitted in response to our 2023 translation initiative.  Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download...

Cardboard Dishwasher ~ Ella Freda

Apr 27, 2023 | Poetry

Cardboard dishwasher; what a pointless contraption. Soapy, soggy mess.   Follow Ella on Instagram @ellafreda and check out her website ellafredacreative.com.
FOOTNOTES FROM LOVE with Artwork ~ Vikram Raj

FOOTNOTES FROM LOVE with Artwork ~ Vikram Raj

Apr 27, 2023 | Art, Ekphrasis, Poetry

Editor’s Note These submissions were submitted as a pair in response to our 2023 ekphrastic initiative.  FOOTNOTES FROM LOVE I peel the tangerines for you and me. He cuts the weeds growing in our garden. And by him, I am known. Love is that he sets the table for...

Fungi Feed on Carcinogens and Corpses ~ J.D.

Apr 27, 2023 | Poetry

I’ve decided I want to start a garden, But all of my flowers keep dying. I went out and bought some more. Botanists call this species “ghosty” And it makes sense why. This one’s leaves lie pale and curled On thirsty brown soil. A translucent paper ghost In a...