Issue #08

To Do

To Do

By Kelly Thorn Leave laundry stacked in piles, my loveKeep off the plane, ignore the milesLet broken bulbs stay dark abovePlease stay with us for just a while Keep off the plane, ignore the milesThe meetings and the calls can waitYou needn’t tread the narrow aisleYour...

The Rain Song

The Rain Song

By Dragan Bozdarov Someone I love is in a lot of pain. Because of this, I find myself driving aimlessly and for far too long. It's not that I don't like driving; I do. It's just that I catch myself turning down side streets, dialing up loud and very sad music. Most...

Lost Puzzle

Lost Puzzle

By Adam Noto Hakarsa Yours, but the world is not mine.Mine, and it's yours the most high.Informal modifier of private binding.You provided this lost puzzle.With hope.

Star Dog

Star Dog

By Temujin Frost This broken little thingHow could it be the answer?Despite the trouble it bringsThis desperate little thingCould be a star dancer? Something which transcends yet definesBeing and timeHow then can I call it mine?Is it I or something I own?How do I make...

Gold-Jade

Gold-Jade

By Selena Lin Once upon a time, a young woman desired the best for her children. Well, not just for them. For herself as well, as whatever riches and glory the children would come to possess would become hers as well. Such devoted children they were, and knew the...