Posts Tagged ‘ Poetry XX.I ’

“Wrinkles,” by Cori Steinberg

Apr 20th, 2023 | By

My steamer died
I’m so depressed
I have to wear a wrinkled dress



“The Standoff,” by Adrianna McCollum

Apr 20th, 2023 | By

My dog wakes herself with a fart,
eyes filled with accusation
that I had played a nasty trick,
her glare cold, convinced.



Two Poems by Corey Bryan

Apr 20th, 2023 | By

I think last night I caught a glimpse into your soul
in the same, unlucky way strangers catch a glimpse
of you through the gaps in the doors of public
restrooms in America.



“Pen Pals with Benefits,” by J.M. McBirnie

Apr 20th, 2023 | By

How did I win this privilege
you all bent on my chest?
As windows watch us breathless,
your text might know the rest.



“Petty Little Poem,” by Emma McNamara

Apr 20th, 2023 | By

so you’re really gonna play with a poet
and then act surprised when you get poem-ed about?
darling, don’t be delusional