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pedal
by Nicholas De Marino
i kick up dust
like a
knight
weaving the chessboard
spurred
mid-tour
down & over—
thundering terror
trampling petals
barefoot
with sandals
greek roots
roman
rages
down & over—
varicose
terror
a child of standing
neither
pod nor leaf
i pedal as
jackboots
rain
done & over—
feral
terror
down
they
go
always
down & over—
terrible
terrible feet
Nicholas De
Marino is a neurodivergent writer and poet. He founded 5enses and
is a foofaraw columnist and Codex member. He's got several
writing credits, degrees, and accolades that have nothing to do with cats. Plus,
some that do. Read more at nicholasdemarino.blogspot.com.
Bernice Holtzman’s paintings and collages have appeared in shows at
various venues in Manhattan,
including the Back Fence in Greenwich Village, the Producer’s
Club, the Black Door Gallery on W. 26th
St., and one other place she can’t remember,
but it was in a basement, and she was well received. She is the Assistant
Art Director for Yellow Mama.
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