Jenny Holden's 'Enclosure'

by | Jan 16, 2012 | Prose & Poetry

Enclosure The clock will follow the man, insofar as it will follow anyone. First, he must learn how to die. Then, how to live. There will be a desire to mark out, build walls and square off edges. Essential that he know the distance between the bars of shadow and...

A prose poem from Dorothy Fryd

by | Jan 14, 2012 | Prose & Poetry

ΠI got the tattoo because it is irrational. I got the tattoo because I used to hate maths. I got the tattoo because Pi reminds me of my late Grandfather. I got the tattoo because I want it to reflect how constant I can be. I got the tattoo because I studied...

Lynn Beighley's 'Wish I Had'

by | Jan 13, 2012 | Prose & Poetry

Wish I Had     A pet scorpion.     A pet scorpion named Chris.(1)     A deceased scorpion named Chris encased in Lucite.(™2)     A belt buckle made from a deceased scorpion once named...

Ljubica Trninic's 'Outlines'

by | Jan 12, 2012 | Prose & Poetry

OutlinesI have dreamt about waterThe sea watersalty as sweat,dripping over medrying my face,taking away my tears.I have dreamt about a lobsterthat is crossing a seacoast,coming towards me,climbing,crawling,stopping on my hair,watching over me.I have dreamt about the...