Poetry: Back of Beyond by Dan Karnick
Back of Beyond After the painting by Deborah Martin, 2012 The shadow of a dog’s tail Hangs low as the horizon Keeping away elsewhere That fringe of mountains Meant to discourage you From traveling ahead By anemic sand buffing Under whatever stands In the bleach of sunshine Across land ignoring This side of tomorrow Through its arid mouth Closing around you with The mirage … Continue reading Poetry: Back of Beyond by Dan Karnick
Short Story: A Problem with Rudy by Donal Mahoney
A Problem with Rudy by Donal Mohoney Rudy in his wheelchair gets around pretty good. He has a good job and transportation via a special van. He shops at local stores and everyone is nice except at the drug store where the clerk seems to have a problem with Rudy. Rudy has noticed the clerk is always nice to people ahead of him in the check-out line. Rudy may be paralyzed from the waist down but he isn’t … Continue reading Short Story: A Problem with Rudy by Donal Mahoney
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