Monica Kagan – vol. 21

THORNS

by Monica Kagan

Thorns

Extending my fingers,
thorns prickle

I am a supplicant
in the soft petals of desire
for the intimate … Read more

Melissa Sussens – vol. 21

'Ode To The Green Kalahari' and 'Driftwood'

by Melissa Sussens

Ode to the Green Kalahari

Oh land of empty vleis turned meerkat cradles,… Read more

Kelwyn Sole – vol. 21

'Brand' / 'The Lesson For Today' / 'What Ocean'

by Kelwyn Sole

Brand

Tell us sir, why are you so

full of shit? … Read more

Karin Schimke – vol. 21

'A very old story' and 'Two ways to read a storm'

by Karin Schimke

A very old story

Have I told you the … Read more

Kabugho Immaculate – vol. 21

FALLING BULLETS

by Kabugho Immaculate

Falling Bullets

And when the bullets began to flower, Tuu taa tuu tuu taa taa, we still marched … Read more