by Ivory Web | Jun 5, 2009 | Haibun, Tanka, Haiku & Haiga
We're noticing a trend for writers to start pushing the boundaries of haiku (& related Japanese short forms) in to more erotic (or should that be erogenous) zones. Here are four haiku for the weekend…thunder and apple blossoms her...
by Ivory Web | Jun 4, 2009 | Prose & Poetry
Bullet-Proof VestBullet-proof vest cannot prevent the envy of friends –Their hatred, betrayal – which leads to stabs at the backIt is helpless when rivals badmouth and murder one’s characterNeither can it prevent the plan to extinct oneBy colleagues at work, concealed...
by Ivory Web | Jun 3, 2009 | Prose & Poetry
When You’re Frightened, Honey, Think of Strawberries She remembers now what she was told when she was small: When you’re frightened, Honey, think of strawberries.So she does. She’s been thinking about them ever since he started talking. While his words bite her...
by Ivory Web | Jun 2, 2009 | Prose & Poetry
Closed CircuitShe's crossed the yellow line, her hands clenched by her sides. Her suede shoes are spotted with raindrops, her short dress clings wrinkled to her thighs. On the black-and-white security video you can't see the colour of her...
by Ivory Web | Jun 1, 2009 | Prose & Poetry
ON THE ROLLERCOASTERWhile she smilesthrough it,apparently calm,he makes the most – no, more than the most – of it, evenmore scaredthan he reallyis, mouth wide open,eyes wide open,heart wide open.Still scared though.* Nigel Pickard is a regular IS&T contributor....
