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“Thirteen Worms Were Killed During the Digging of Your Grandmother’s Grave,” by M.C. Schmidt

Apr 20th, 2025 | By

I’m not equivocating because, obviously. She was a gardener, though, right? She won that flower thing at the community center back in ’87 and then again in ’93? Now isn’t the time, but there are almost certainly legions more, dead from the pitiless blade of your grandmother’s trowel. I know, I know, I know I shouldn’t bring it up here.



“Menu from the Fairy Tale Restaurant,” by M. Frost

Apr 20th, 2025 | By

Appetizers

The Seven Dwarves
A classic. Dwarves are deep-fried in ale batter

Fairy Godmother Wings
Spicy and hot, request boned or boneless.



“Battle Plan,” by Andrew Urquhart

Apr 20th, 2025 | By

So, here’s my plan:
let’s fight all wars with old men now.
At the point diplomacy breaks down,
let a battlefield be agreed on,
and liberally strewn with porta-potties.



“Ode to L4,” by Karen Paul Holmes

Apr 20th, 2025 | By

You are kingpin to my comfort,
my non-back-and-leg pain, my sleep
with deep dreams.
I’m sorry, it’s only when you get out of line that I notice you.



“Egg Deadlift” and “Egg Press” by Mat Mendonca

Apr 20th, 2025 | By

For your Sunday enjoyment… some comics!