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Ekphrasis: “Nymphs Finding The Head Of Orpheus,” John William Waterhouse, 1901

19.3, Poetry

Ekphrasis: “Nymphs Finding The Head Of Orpheus,” John William Waterhouse, 1901 by John Blair You watch the moon roll one-eyed outof its cave to search for thieves & drunksand hear voices a half-mile long fill the woodswith moonglades and longing with Maenadsand...

Aphorism 42: If You Were As Innocent As You Pretend To Be We’d Never Get Anywhere

18.1, Poetry

Aphorism 42: If You Were As Innocent As You Pretend To Be We’d Never Get Anywhere by John Blair Sin is its own reward   whereveryou find it   & in whatever darkness;   when you’re slapped you’ll take itand like it   Sam Spade saysin The Maltese...

Issue 22.2

  • Prose
    • Good Girls
    • Rip and Pinch
    • Snake Soup
    • Care Package
    • You Must Be Present To Win
    • Carmen
  • Poetry
    • 3 Untitled American Sonnets
    • The Dead Mother and Grieving Son Spiritual
    • Saving Daylight
    • Nones
    • HAITI + THE EGG, THE WISH, AND THE RESOUNDING CRACK
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