Pulling Pigtails
by Julia Canzoneri When my grandmother was a little girl, she wore her long, straight hair in two plaited pigtails down her back. And when… Read More »Pulling Pigtails
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Thanks for the Salary
by Erin Ajello “Love is not all; it is not meat nor drink.” But it can be sold for both. And baby, I made a… Read More »Thanks for the Salary
The Beauty of Broken Birds
by Erin Ajello Sick but pretty what a pity Body like an hourglass in danger of getting smashed Gorgeous blank face what a waste Marked… Read More »The Beauty of Broken Birds
Confusion
by Jenny Zhao Scruffy face, Same old hoodie. Turned said, “what are we?” Breath a cloud in the cold air, Hands in pockets waiting. Head… Read More »Confusion
The Big Spoon
by Kristen Walsh Despite my smaller stature I sleep behind you. I hold you through the night And into the dawn. In the bright moonlight… Read More »The Big Spoon
White Flag
by Victoria Tan Weekly trips to C-Town strike me weak to the tips of my toes. Fruits line aisles, same old Dido song clawing its… Read More »White Flag
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
by a Victoria Tan Tonight there’s a whole lot of bankrupt in this hot, heavy room. Heavy, mind you, of hopeless hearts, Smoking, ‘cause that’s… Read More »Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
What The Living Do
by Alexis Romano my mother is a sad woman. i want to yell for her || yell for her || to scream out to my… Read More »What The Living Do
Lost
by Margaret Iuni Driving upstate with you was always an adventure because I never could admit when we were lost. We passed plenty of rest… Read More »Lost
Grocery List
by Margaret Iuni As it fluttered to the ground, your hand brushed mine in an attempt to grab it. I wish you weren’t wearing a… Read More »Grocery List
The Changing Seasons
by Margaret Iuni I remember that summer every time I taste the sunshine, like bottled sparks and liquid breeze. Our hands were sweaty, but we… Read More »The Changing Seasons
Three Little Words
by Stephen Winburn Inspired by “The Deadly Hour” by Elspeth Eric There once was a man, like many others before him and after him, that… Read More »Three Little Words
