Category Archives: Creative writing

Fountain (IBPC Honorable Mention)

I just received word that the most recent draft of “Fountain” (first posted in wordcurrents March 16, 2008) has received an Honorable Mention in the May Interboard Poetry Competition (IBPC). The poem was named Poem of the Week in Wild … Continue reading

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bling

Candles gutter on greasy desk clutter of intentions quill pots and ink stacks and scrolls vermillion stick hot seal drips onto parchment edge his fist descends gold ring imprints his image another decree rings forth upon the land While he … Continue reading

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Tilting at snowfall (revised)

Snow soon howls down wind carved broken moon sky cowled Queen glares rise knight lash armour tight cinch throaty drains with wool gather lungs bellowed arsenal chant valedictory oaths of joy venture eye spitting cold mount white walls adamantine launch … Continue reading

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