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Poetry

Cry-baby

Cry-baby

Have you ever held Death’s hand? I have. I have pulled it to my cheek and told it to slap. Stupid girl, brilliant bones. Feel it. Feel it!
By JAKE Feb 15, 2023
What if We Kiss in the North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone?

What if We Kiss in the North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone?

We were trying to make our way back / To the subway before sunset.
By JAKE Feb 11, 2023
Titivillus

Titivillus

No darker brew can flow / Than moonless thunder sting / Of rites which echo might.
By JAKE Feb 11, 2023
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Midnights (3am Edition)’ or, My Friend and I Watch *That* Episode of BoJack Horseman

Taylor Swift Releases ‘Midnights (3am Edition)’ or, My Friend and I Watch *That* Episode of BoJack Horseman

I was dancing around to Fearless and / Glee when eyes were set on me. At nineteen,
By JAKE Feb 8, 2023
Gothic Pixie Bipolar Bitch

Gothic Pixie Bipolar Bitch

I lounge over these Victorian banisters while old family / secrets burst through every hinge in the house.
By JAKE Feb 8, 2023
A Total Schenectady of the Heart.

A Total Schenectady of the Heart.

My transparent invitations via pop songs shouted hoarse/ summarized my status as an ill-tuxedoed groom
By JAKE Feb 4, 2023
you+me+everything.

you+me+everything.

All I want is you (and me and everything.)
By JAKE Feb 4, 2023

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