Issue of October 19, 2020

The Wheel of San Geronimo by David Simmons — Cover story fiction

David Simmons was born in Washington, D.C. during the crack epidemic. David is a multiinstrumentalist who has made several contributions to many major hip hop albums. Among other things, he is a licensed optician who has worked on the restoration of antique eyeglasses in Northern California.

Jack and Jill by Jerry Guarino — Fiction humor

So many things can happen when you decide to go up the hill...

Tango 12 by Beate Sigriddaughter — Fiction life love

Tara has found out that Kevin is back in town after his long absence. Why didn't he let her know?

A Declaration of Mass Destruction by Frederick Foote — Poem unrhymed

"...I am a weapon of mass destruction and social disruption..."

A Short-lived Incursion into a Cave by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...In the dark he drifted and strained his eyes..."

Contagion Is a Despot Poet by Eric Robert Nolan — Poem unrhymed

"...each arriving low, in permanent cursive..."

Cottage Country by Ryan Quinn Flanagan — Poem unrhymed

"Do you ever see things in the carpet..."

Love and Revolution by Rehanul Hoque — Poem unrhymed

"...sparks of revolution loom large..."

Rain Walker by Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal — Poem unrhymed

"...Bathed in salt rain you will find me..."

Reverence by Alex Andy Phuong — Poem unrhymed

"...Honor the past rather than dwell on it..."

Sonnet 33, A Timeless Splendor by Ken Allan Dronsfield — Poem unrhymed

"...chasing the ghostly hoodoos and whatsits..."

The Planetary Plan by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...the sledge that will be heaved at you..."

Woman by Donna Dallas — Poem unrhymed

"...There are no more secrets..."