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Barbara Hamby: Ode to Untoward Dreams

Have you ever dreamt you had sex with someone
you aren’t remotely interested in,
like a guy you work with or one of your husband’s friends

November 24, 2025 · 9 Comments

David Adès: Our Griefs

When they were little and not yet anguish
we nurtured our griefs,
we coddled them,
said there, there, things will get better.

November 7, 2024 · 11 Comments

Tony Gloeggler: Honestly

I’ll place a bowl of Cheez-Its 
in her lap, drop a Milk Dud 
or Jordan Almond, spoon melon 
into her mouth.

March 20, 2024 · 16 Comments

Elizabeth Gargano: Why We Should Try Talking to the Dead

After my father’s death, my mother kept talking to him.

November 18, 2022 · 8 Comments

Toi Derricotte: For my unnamed brother (1943-1943)

you live this
life i’ll live the
next

July 25, 2022 · Leave a comment

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