I Shall not Dwell in Memoriam of Anything
By El Habib Louai
In such times of wretchedness as these
I would rather huddle with my brothers
Many unknown dear sisters
I Shall not Dwell in Memoriam of Anything
By El Habib Louai
In such times of wretchedness as these
I would rather huddle with my brothers
Many unknown dear sisters
I will not watch from an attic … Continue reading→
Sightings of the Buddha
By Janet Barry
III
Stone
at Lingyin, Temple of Soul’s Retreat, founded 328AD
We are hot and tired and not quite sure what town we are even in.
He is clearly the most wretched beggar … Continue reading→
The Immigrant
By Afzal Moolla
Seeking solace.
Seeking a home.
The immigrant finds,
rotten prejudice.
Fungal anger.
The immigrant,
alone, hoping for,
A solitary chance.
To belong.
The immigrant,
alone, … Continue reading→
Remembering Li, a Tiananmen Activist
by Tammy Ho Lai-Ming
Clock set forward,
Bell early rung.
Blinded and made deaf,
impossibly hung.
A sheet strangely knotted,
without sound or sight.
Silenced in ear shot.
… Continue reading→
I
By Shivani Mutneja
I have blood that guarantees submission
I have eyes for revolution
fingers for information
and car keys for explosion.
I can say it aloud if required
that I have sex … Continue reading→