Poetry: “Pigeons” by Gavin Corey

Under sleepy awnings and overpasses, Pigeons huddle in groups of grays and blacks. Some bob over gum-stained slabs Shot white with shit. All good cities Are bad cities.

Poetry: “Litany” by Jessica Pierce

Litany The bus driver monologues as we wait for the barge to pass under the raised bridge, dulled by low clouds. There’s the late shift in the summer, vignettes of stumbling, swearing, sweating out alcohol. There’s the 911 calls he’s made for heart attacks and strokes. There’s the daily checks to make sure everyone’s okay […]