“and let us say that one hundred and thirty shells will fall on Monday/ and let us say that chewing cloves will numb the gums and mouth…”
Poem of the Week (29 March), by Tara Ballard.
“Every week/ I am reminded of how my presence isn’t wanted/ in my own home country and I have to swallow/ that truth like a glass of water. I gulp it down // and nearly suffocate every time…”
Poem of the Week (July 27), by Deonte Osayande.
“Dad, who mocked religion,/ heard something singing…” Weekend Poem, by David Sullivan.
“life made you expert at hiding/… no one sees you and the wounds/ heal better in the darkness.” Poem of the Week (December 9), by Daniel von der Embse.
“…loud fathers who shout at television anchors/ are best avoided…” Weekend poem, by Ashok Niyogi