From “The Gray Ones”
He who tries to circumvent his sentence
will still be guilty for crimes committed
no matter his attempts to forget them.
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Excerpt: Medusa – The Lost Daughter
From “A Prayer for Rain”
Peace is never without envy for the
hunger of power is never quelled by
the full belly, bloat of satisfaction,
but solely by the art of conquest, the
acquisition of something that rest not
in your palms, but in someone else’s.
Excerpt, Medusa – The Lost Daughter
Excerpt #1 from my forthcoming book, Medusa – The Lost Daughter.
From “The Gorgon Awaits Her Fate”
Fate binds goddess and monster like a knot
of twine woven tight, restricted, hard to
remove, without fraying the core. A king’s
fate cannot be changed without a gift of
blood given at the altar of those gods
he angered with his pride.
Three Line Poetry Publication
Greetings,
I am pleased to announce that Three Line Poetry has included one of my poems in its 43rd issue. See the poem here: http://threelinepoetry.com/issue.php?id=43&issue=43
J.L.
Medusa: The Lost Daughter – Book to be published!
So excited! My book “Medusa: The Lost Daughter” will be coming out this fall! Yes! This is a long collection of narrative poetry based on the Medusa myth. Will post more when it is released!
Can’t wait!
~J.L.
“Fluffed, Not Crushed” Poem in Silver Birch Press’ My First Job Series
I am pleased to announce that my poem, “Fluffed, Not Crushed,” will be featured in Silver Birch Press’ My First Job Series. About my first job and the love of Cheetos, it is a trip down memory lane. Will post when it goes live.
2 Poems: Alaska Women Speak
I am pleased to announce that the latest issue of Alaska Women Speak will feature two of my poems: “The Photo He Kept” and “After the Blitzkrieg.” Alaskans, you can find the latest copy of AWS at your local bookstore. Issues are also available online via the website alaskawomenspeak.org. I am so honored to be a part of this issue!
2 poems
AWS
Devil and the White Room – Edible Red
I’m pleased to announce that my short story “The Devil and the White Room” is included in Edible Red collection, produced by Down in the Dirt magazine. A horror short story with a twist! Check it out here: http://scars.tv/2016july-decenber–collection-books/Edible_Red07-12dirt2016.htm
Snowflakes – Calamus Journal
Thanks so much to Calamus Journal for featuring my poem “Snowflakes” in their second issue (https://calamusjournal.com/issuetwo). Check it out here: https://calamusjournal.com/jlsmith
3 Poems: The Avatar Review
Hello,
I am pleased to announce that the Avatar Review will feature three of my poems (Mud, Pollen and Roots) in their next issue in June. I will post a link when the issue goes live!
In the meantime, check them out at The Avatar Review!
J.L. Smith 