Tag Archives: Politics

My Left Eye (4/13/13)

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Avery Cassell

My left eye is swelling Like a torpedo From keeping secrets. They’re escaping Despite my reluctance To create And talk. My left eye is reddened Sore and hot Stories are collecting like tears I rub my eye Hoping for release. … Continue reading →

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I Could Be Afraid

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Avery Cassell

The end of the day beginning of the night, I’m afraid of so much I can hardly start, Storms and Savak and deep wells, The CIA and cliffs and talking, Small dogs and rubber bands and questions, The government and … Continue reading →

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Death of a Beautiful Woman: the Femme Fatale*

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Avery Cassell

You died too softly, One hand on the book The other on the glass. Throwing the chair to the side, Your blond hair thrashing, All signs of how steeped over three days, All signs of why buried in floating paper. … Continue reading →

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