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