This is a repost of a powerful poem by my late uncle John Gilmore, who was a US Marine in Vietnam, a substance-abuse counselor in civilian life, and a gifted poet in both realms. A[…]
Category: Poetry
Beneath slick sheets
Another beautiful poem by poet Ellie Hastings, also known as “inspiration” untitled by Ellie Hastings Beneath slick sheets his bones have begun to fray. Deep lies decay, thick as kudzu, the foreign seed that smothers.[…]
We found the hill
This week, a repost of one of my favorite poems by one of my favorite poets: untitled by Ellie Hastings We found the hill, the sepia stones, hard edges still damp with the ache of[…]
Concerning a Victim (ME) of the Mid-Century Persecutions
Concerning a Victim (ME) of the Mid-Century Persecutions: by Mitchell Chavis In the early mornings I drafted petitions concerning my “unmemorable demise.” To the local Chamber of Commerce, Bob Taft, the Demiurge of Americanism: Mickey[…]
Jason Chu: Illegal Immigration
This week, I’m showcasing the ever-righteous Jason Chu dropping a little knowledge on the hot button topic of “illegal immigration.”