two untitled poems from American Amnesiac by Diane Raptosh We have to tolerate inequality as a way to gain prosperity for all, someone told me Goldman Sachs’ Lord Griffiths said at London’s Southwark Church last fall. What kind of sense … Continue reading
Paro Nacional by Mary Ann Christensen When she walks, there is iron in her face, but not her fists. These, stuffed in her pockets, share space with lint and loose coins and the idea of justice. She does not bother … Continue reading
An American Dream by Josh Gaines The American dream rejects us. The prospect of earned respect Through hard work is suspect At best. Beneath the weight of economic neglect, Like pyramid boulders That slump our shoulders That make us colder. … Continue reading
Welfare Diet by Louie Crew The rich taste good with pepper and salt. Don’t waste thyme, rosemary, or sage; cayenne’s enough. It’s not their fault they’re bland or fat. It’s the age. Stay their hearts with Louis Vuitton strips; baste … Continue reading
Howl Again — with thanks and apologies to Allen Ginsberg by Richard Downing I. I have seen the smallest wallets of my generation opened for the gold man, sacks of money taken from the people by the people who could … Continue reading