By S. C. Huddleston 1.2 million shillingsCopper to Constance when the wishing well uttersMiracles are for the kings The well runs deepO’ Magdalene mothers1.2 million shillings Bright eyes and gums and cheeksThe fecundity of anotherMiracles are for the kings Crowns are for killingSave royalty for brothers1.2 million shillings Tears fall from half of meThe rippleless …
The Girl in the Mirror
By Shelby Larsen Vanity.Such a strange concept.Not until I realizedhow many timesI checkedmakeuphairin the mirrordid I grasp…I am vain.I adore my reflection.I see that girlin the mirror.Beautiful.Sexy.Gorgeous.A goddess.Compared to the girlin the mirrormany years agowho felt fat,ugly,nerdy,she is flawless.Avoidingglass,water,anything reflective.Staringfloor,bed,green walls,owl posters,anywhere but me:in the mirrors,in the pictures.Thank you,poor self-esteem,self-hatred,self-pity.Blame society.Glamour magazine.8 th grade boys.Unrealistic,unattainable,body …
A Fool in the Shadow of the Night
A fool in the shadow of the middle of the night, ah what a terrible sight, for to see his eyes burn oh so bright, but to know they’ll never see the light, as those demented demons laugh with callous cruel delight, as they watch the fool in the shadow of the middle of the …
The Race
By J.R. Louis It isn’t happenstance that so long agoUnder the glow of an admiring crowdWas born a ravenous legend, wrappedIn prestige and engulfed in horrorThis man, this demon, became moreThan anyone would have thought. The days were bright when the sunWould arise from its horizontal sleepTo greet the land itself with warmthAnd light the …