Coda by Rufo Quintavalle
Outin theaftermath, dawn’shereafter; outof theashes a coda,light. Continue reading Coda by Rufo Quintavalle
Month: December 2019
Books and Barbies: A Christmas Memory by Camille Adnot
Christmas morning, 2001. I woke up before dawn, too excited about the presents. It’s barely 5 a.m. and, of course, pitch black outside. To pass the time, I figured I should do what I like best: read a book. I’m reading in my bed, using a torchlight for fear my parents should see I’m awake if I used the big light, when I hear a … Continue reading Books and Barbies: A Christmas Memory by Camille Adnot
Domestic Goddess by Antonia Alexandra Klimenko
He kicked the catout the windowCarved her goldfishup like sushiDinner wasn’t ready on time He wanted it nowAnd I do mean NOW ! Ordered her uppink as rare beef—one tender homemakersimmered in silenceSwallowed her wholeone day at a time The day he beat herbeyond definitionshe navigated commandsin her state-of-the-art kitchenin her gingham apronher cellophane smile She had binge-cleaned and purgedthe entire apartment–worshipping at the altarin bulimic … Continue reading Domestic Goddess by Antonia Alexandra Klimenko
GPS by Rio Sakairi
I don’t think I ever gave you the mapBut you know exactly how to navigate An explorerYou speak windsAnd you spy my North StarYou mark my terrein With such certainty You hand me your binocularsAnd I see things I haven’t seen beforeYou hold my handAnd lead me to places I have never been before I feel dizzy at the summitIt is so highIt is so beautifulYou … Continue reading GPS by Rio Sakairi