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grandpa's hands widen
with each retelling
of the one that got away
Donald McLeod
Sherman Oaks, CA
used car salesman --
the pull of his pitch
still in his handshake
Donald McLeod
Sherman Oaks, CA
pawnshop owner --
his establishing
"it ain't worth much" look
Donald McLeod
Sherman Oaks, CA
mockingbird sings
the oriole's song
but gray feathers remain
soji
my lie anthology
performed every day
it won the pulitzer
todd hoff
floral centerpiece
at the campaign fundraiser
-blossoming lies
Jean King
still moving
along my rose border-
the headless snake
neca
new moon rising-
caught in its horns
the stadium lights
neca
elevator ride
avoiding her eyes
avoiding mine
John Sheirer
we've always been close she says long distance
John Sheirer
rain again today
calling when I know
she's not home
John Sheirer
trying too hard
to look interested
he checks his watch again
John Sheirer
hidden under
the committee meeting agenda
a book of poems
John Sheirer
taking down
the christmas lights
sweating from the june heat
John Sheirer
october windstorm
in the yard across the street
broken campaign signs
John Sheirer
in town for a funeral
but the motel man
gives me a wink
John Sheirer
college sweetheart
we catch each other
staring at gray hairs
John Sheirer
the morning after
lying along
with the radio love song
John Sheirer
sick of work I call in sick
John Sheirer
staff meeting
someone farts
adding to the gas
John Sheirer
heavy rains --
she folds up the letter
as he enters
AC Missias
the clink of dishes --
she talks and laughs
not meeting his gaze
AC Missias
home late --
pausing at the door
he sniffs his lapels
AC Missias
grandfather's wince
as he rises from his gardening
"a lovely day"
AC Missias
He says: I love you
She says: I love you
One lies
Alan Gould
mirrored image stares
back at me, then forms the face
I show to strangers
Francine Porad
the fisherman's grin
holding his catch close
to the camera
Francine Porad
husband spellbound—
his wife’s version
of their courtship
Francine Porad
on stage
flaunting his brawn
papier-mâché weights
Francine Porad
another disguise:
the stranger
in last night's dream
Francine Porad
a love affair
the psychic hedges
if you want it
Francine Porad
Summer promised not
to take an autumn lover
but she lied she lied
Marie Heese
University of South Africa (Unisa)
Where is your homework?
You did it; your dog ate it
Heard that one before
DeVar Dahl
Finished the essay
but his printer's out of ink
school wide ink shortage
DeVar Dahl
I am not talking
it must be the other guy
school ventriloquist
DeVar Dahl
With this warantee
you are covered stem to stern--
minor exceptions.
Charles Albano
It is beyond me
to lie or withhold the truth--
never question me.
Charles Albano
It's the game that counts--
a sound rule, but don't expect
virtue in defeat.
Charles Albano
I am here for you;
I will spare you from yourself--
surrender yourself to me.
Charles Albano
If I was speeding
my speedometer was wrong
or your radar was.
Charles Albano
Tax will not increase
in my administration--
he meant it then.
Charles Albano
I loved you always,
though in the arms of others,
there was only you.
Charles Albano
This war will bring peace,
put an end to injustice--
this one is righteous.
Charles Albano
Proceeds benefit
my favorite charity,
let me assure you.
Charles Albano
We are flawed at birth
having fallen from God's grace
we must be redeemed.
Charles Albano
Love and friendship rule
this holy commune--
turn in all your wealth.
Charles Albano
do not say you'll call
when you have no intention
of doing so, schmuck.
David Eisner
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