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  • The Scenic Route

    Let’s forgo the easy way. In October, I found myself at a funeral for a friend’s daughter, who was just shy of her 19th birthday. She’s just a kid. It’s the phrase that played on repeat the whole day. At the service, two things were emphasized that struck a deep, reverberating chord in me: — Finish your…

  • Fate of Fire

    who would choose the fate of fire the apathy of plunge blade for blood in the face of death some of us shine brighter as if destruction was our calling in life

  • How to Get Through Hard Times

    There’s no way to avoid life’s cruel, incessant lashings. Here’s what you do when difficult times descend: • You carefully examine the rubble of your cookies. Your immediate thought is that you could never overcome this woeful obstacle. • You put the cookies out of your sight for 35 seconds. • You can’t get the…

  • Our Gal Val

    So, I asked and she said yes. And so it is a pleasure to unveil our Val, our rightly nightly warrior. The one who speaks with truth beyond the Fucking Bullshit. I love her and this interview. Which makes sense as Val is perfectly loveable, as you well know, dear readers. Please give it up…

  • The Handing of the Lemons

    When life hands you lemons, I suggest • having narcotics on hand • having a friend-spouse who will tell your business to the world • cocooning • curling up a ball and rolling yourself somewhere dark and safe • blocking all light • you think about those people who are allergic to sunlight • giving…

  • Not as Good as the Previous Poem

    Life is meandering and stupid Let’s get to the fucking punchline already Let’s laugh at everyone else and pretend none of the pretention applies to us Let’s point and stare at all the idiots Let’s be above them Let’s ruin our days, years, lives and never know what for or why or how come Let’s…

  • Autumn of My Youth

    the leaves are red turning brown dying down the wind blows a little less fresh my cheeks are paler now instead of thickening my skin is becoming thin my dreams and disappointments more transparent with each intake of breath there’s a shudder of fear that nothing will come out where youth ends life life is…