Poetry

“How To Be A Member,” by Christina M. Rau

Dec 20th, 2010 | By

Sign something in blood,
Anyone’s blood,
Using a colonial quill.



“On Being Born May 19th,” by James Valvis

Dec 20th, 2010 | By

What a joy to be born on this fabulous day, May 19th,
the same birthday as Pol Pot,
whose name doesn’t sound evil, more like something
you might make for dinner on a busy night.



“Just Because a Rabbit Isn’t Chocolate…” by F. John Sharp

Dec 20th, 2010 | By

I’ve set a trap for the Easter
bunny, made of carrot
flavored jelly beans



“Famous Last Words,” by Paul Giles

Aug 19th, 2010 | By

SHIRT: “The first hanging is also the last.”

BED: “Tiredness: the little death.”

PILLOW: “Once bitten, twice shy.”



“Mack,” by Autumn Hayes

Aug 19th, 2010 | By

Forget your diet. We both know why you came here.
You ogle my browned buns,
my prime-beefcake physique,
and you cannot stay away
because I’m built