Pyre – Samuel Fieldson

From the Editor: From the January Writing Prompt, we present a selected chapter from a larger work, inspired from the cards of “Magic the Gathering.”  Chapter 1 – Gather Good men, The last wave by, Crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in the green bay, Rage, Rage against the dying of the light… Continue reading Pyre – Samuel Fieldson

Caroline Menten – Seaweed

The green seaweed Strangles me, Its suffocatingGrasp just out of reach And the funny thing is, I welcomed itsPresence at first. Its slimy skin felt like Pearls As it wrapped around My neckAnd there it sat, My own set of jewels. So of course I was okay When it slowly pulled me down Deeper, Closer,… Continue reading Caroline Menten – Seaweed

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Adelaide Kick – She, Sirenic

A sanctuary, sculptedOf sea-swept, salt-Sanctified sails Her wood whispering onWind-wild waves,Wailing warbled wishes Seizing scallops of surf on Her hull rasp—Salve to siren-infected soul,Of a sailor scared to seraph-seeing Find warmth in wondering,Waltzes on wistful waters under friendly guides—untilWarped wanderlust turns inexorably wicked Still: salvage sainthood in Her sighsAnd signs, showStar searched steps Quickly! Weave… Continue reading Adelaide Kick – She, Sirenic

Fiona Carpenter – Lone Wolves

The night before my wedding, I am restless and awakeThe fields yield ‘neath my form, wind wails over blades of greyBefore the feast and bedding and such liberties to takeBefore the village swarms, cries “Rejoice! Rejoice, we say!”It is not my betrothed I dread, he’s hardly hawk or snakeI’ve taken watch while he sleeps deep,… Continue reading Fiona Carpenter – Lone Wolves

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