Monthly Archives: October 2014

“Ode to the Lowly Paper Clip”

Posted on October 31, 2014 by vb guenther

Continu’ous line, curved terminals Aglow with gleaming silver grace. Clip splits to bind prose germinals Or snap on page to mark my place. Two sides make cap and low’r case J Press flat to form the letter S. The Js … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Poetry | Tagged jewelry, kids, page, paper clip, salt, silver | 16 Comments

“The Slave Raid”

Posted on October 28, 2014 by vb guenther

I a man of peace am kept close under jungle guard as the thud of war clubs crushing bone intermingles with the terrified screams of women and children and commanding baritone voices cut short mid-sentence and involuntary moans which resonate around … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged battle, educated man, massacre, native massacre, slave raid, slavery | 18 Comments

“I Get My News from the Talking Heads”

Posted on October 21, 2014 by vb guenther

Al is going to Ferguson MO to stir up interest in the Michael Brown case. Sarah proclaims “ISIS is a monumental threat to everyone’s security….” Chris tries to startle with “Ebola is here and it’s lethal”. And Rush warns “Regime … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Poetry, Short Fiction, Short Story | Tagged Al Sharpton, Chris Matthews, ebola, immigration, Michael Brown, news talking heads, Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin | 14 Comments

“Embracing America”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by vb guenther

Early each morning I walk with my friend from next door. She is stunning. Long black hair parted in the middle covers her shoulders like an ermine stole and hangs to her waist like the thick tail of a show … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Poetry, Short Fiction, Short Story | Tagged American beauty, burka, citizenship, kaftan, medieval doctrine, patriotism, treachery | 12 Comments