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“Chokecherries in Eden” by Tanner Abernathy
Tanner Abernathy Chokecherries in Eden It was September in Eden. By a Florentine Oak, in the stifling heat, like the last cigarette-glow before bootheel and asphalt, the cherub at the eastern gate glanced down and saw his sword extinguished. It … Continue reading
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“The Alleyman” by Silvatiicus Riddle
Silvatiicus Riddle The Alleyman He stands in the back row, spiderweb of nightbirds sewn together with the strings of all that hurts; black obelisk in a discarded trench coat, throwing flashes of white-zirconia solar flares with every wink, unseen behind … Continue reading
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“Science Fictional” by Joely Williams
Joely Williams Science Fictional Every morning I run the simulation: what if the city is still there, what if the language is still spoken, what if we made it through the century without losing the things we meant to keep. … Continue reading
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“At Three A.M.” by Bob McAfee
Photo credit: Bob McAfee At Three A.M. In a deserted alley on Franklin Street the garbage cans play the opening bars of the Hallelujah Chorus; After a moment, a tom cat emerges protesting his innocence. At the corner of Elm … Continue reading
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Introduction to Poetry Issue 99 by John C. Mannone
Every issue delights me; I hope these poems do the same for you. The poets are from across the nation and from across the ocean. As usual, I enjoy to publish a variety of distinctive voices, as well as form, … Continue reading
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Synchronicity by Jacob Baugher
Synchronicity by Jacob Baugher You won’t like this. Those who lie to themselves never do, but your future looks different from our side of tomorrow. You’re outside Cleromancy, Inc., clutching a black pamphlet emblazoned with gold letters: Take Control of … Continue reading
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Where They Were at the End by James Van Pelt
Where They Were at the End by James Van Pelt Dennis paced the bunker. “I’m just saying they’re commie gods: Krushchev cronies. The Ruskies orchestrated Cuba’s disappearance and blamed us. Do you think a weakling like Kennedy would vanish an … Continue reading
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The Vigil by Jacey Bedford
The Vigil by Jacey Bedford Riva hung pot-bellied and low over the western horizon awaiting her sister moon, Roscinda, but the conjunction was still a sleepless night away. Perriato tensed and relaxed the muscles in his buttocks, then did the … Continue reading
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Sister’s Keeper by Esker Park
Sister’s Keeper by Esker Park The last thing I see before the cottagepod airlock hisses shut is the desperate smile glued to our father’s face. “Love you, Dad,” I whisper as he disappears from view. Out in the powder of … Continue reading
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False Consciousness by Hans Ege Wenger
False Consciousness by Hans Ege Wenger I ran Angel and slid through the crowd, weaving between chattering tourists and tired businesspeople with a brief word or a gentle quip. Small remarks, tiny pleasantries. Nothing so witty or so rude as … Continue reading
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