Inspiration
In the style of Sherman Alexie’s “Alphabet”
By Gabrielle Young
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| The Scientist by Madeline Doerr |
Shattered hourglass,
you are as useless
as an hourglass.
Y
It doesn’t matter if it’s
shaken or stirred
when the alcohol disappears
after a passing glance.
X
If D is the midpoint
of lines AB and CE,
what are the lines’ lengths?
W
This poor inchworm
seems to have developed
a kink
in its back.
V
Elderly number five.
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| Lucy by Sophie Rodosky |
U
It looked ripe enough
to pop, doctor.
T
We spent all Sunday
sipping exotic coffee
and talking about the value
of human communication.
S
Be brave little duckling.
One day you’ll see you weren’t a duck,
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| Reinier Model Sketch by Mary Clare O'Connor |
but a masterpiece.
R
Snips and snaps lift up her curtain
and signals the show to start.
Q
Somersault.
I’ve landed in the essence of life.
P
Everyone stares at the boy
whose mucus balloons
more and more as he exhales.
O
The author’s lips widen
and she stretches out her tongue,
letting out a slow roar.
It is time for her to sleep
and to put her work to rest
until morning provides
renewed inspiration.
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