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A lawn picnic
An exile reflects on aging neighbors, a distant mother, illness, and the quiet erosion of time in a neglected townhouse complex.
Collected Works in Contemporary Art and Literature
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Deceptive Love
She constantly finds herself staring into the dark grey sky as thunder rumbles in the distance, carefully holding her bleeding heart in the soft palms of her hands— the same…
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Absurdities
“Despising Crows”: “Finally, open the little heart you call a ticker. Prepare your obituary, during the time it takes to spit in their eyes.” / “It’s Only Sex”: “Just don’t…
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My Hero Is A Fraud
Today I learned my hero is a fraud. / There is no doubt because he told me so / himself—and thought it not the least bit odd.
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Treehuggers
Nobody in this room believes any of these words you are telling us. It’s all bullshit. And we have heard enough.
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The Professional
A nuanced short story where professional persistence meets personal resolve in a quest for unattainable antiques.
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Useless Old Tool
The Bills’ quarterback launches a long one. Clarence’s eyes lift, burning with faith, reflecting the neon pink crucifix above the TV. He looks to the left, there hangs his framed…
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Echoes of Hands and Heart
These intimate and reflective poems explore themes of memory, family, and loss. Through vivid imagery and careful structure, they evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and emotional connection.
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A Wanderer With an Eye for a Spear
In this thoughtful essay, J.D. Torres Duarte explores the nuanced concept of plotless novels through the lens of Peter Handke’s A Moment of True Feeling. Comparing works by Lispector, Beckett,…
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Reflections
Lost Poem, Found Poem This isn’t a memory of iniquity, lost things, people and places we love. This isn’t a diary of our years in exile, years without company or…