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Tag: prose poetry

Exhibit LA

When I went to LA, I’d walk to the local store every morning. I’d take the corn dog off the … More

LA, Los Angeles, Poetry, prose poetry, writing community

You Suck

for him  CANCER, you fucking suck. you’re a worthless piece of dirt who ruins all our lives with your filthy … More

Cancer, death, Poetry, poetry community, prose poetry, writing community

the sushi bar

he fucked me at the sushi bar / salmon roe dried like an apricot we rubbed wasabi on our gums … More

prose poetry, short poetry, sushi bar, tanka, tanka poetry

don’t try to wake me

I pour the Prosecco into the glass of apricot nectar. a fitting tribute to you, my dumpling, my lobster. my … More

depression, grunge, Poetry, poetry community, prose poetry, the smiths, writing community

Ketchup

one of the first counsellors Isaw told me that he dated apage 3 girl / he got frustratedwith my apparent … More

Poetry, poetry community, prose poetry, writing community

Soaking in Strange Hours by Erik Hofstatter: Review

Erik Hofstatter’s ‘Soaking in Strange Hours’ is essentially a long prose poem, but this should be the thing that nudges … More

book review, Fiction, noir, prose poetry, short story, transgressive fiction

how to be alone: the remix

learning how to be alone used to come naturally to me. it really wasn’t a big deal. nobody would pick … More

depression, Fame, insecurity, Poetry, prose poetry

The Burning Haibun

I recently read Torrin A. Greathouse’s burning haibun https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2017/06/16/poetry-burning-haibun-torrin-greathouse/ I already adore the haibun form, but I wanted to try … More

burning haibun, haibun, Poetry, poets, prose poetry

leaving her behind

her vagina was like the blue rose. whenever I brought my mind to thoughts of her inner thigh — awash … More

books, erotic, erotic poetry, haibun, Poetry, prose poetry, publishing

Twin Peaks Micro Chapbook

I recently watched Twin Peaks, and I have been inspired to write this micro chapbook. It will contain around 10-15 … More

chapbook, David Lynch, micro chapbook, Poetry, prose poetry, twin peaks

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