HAUNT

In one way or another, these six poets write about things that linger and stick to you long after you thought they were gone. Their poems reflect the heart of Wasteland— the idea that despite the world’s wreckage, poetry persists. We hope you enjoy reading this mini-issue!


St. Louis— Darren Morris

The Investigator— Robert Frede Kenter

Five Fathoms— Elijah Woodruff

Brothers Reconnect— JD Clapp

Revolution in Tiananmen Square to the tune of Haunted Ballroom pop— Amanda Sun

Haunted World— Brandon Shane

FORM

As a magazine that gets many free verse submissions, we wanted to challenge our poets to play with form and structure in this mini-issue. These seven poets’ work reflects the goal we envisioned when we launched Wasteland a year ago– raw, thoughtful poetry that delights in experimentation. We hope you enjoy reading this mini-issue!

Fracture Lines: A Sonnet — Amit Majmudar

the ripples’ll hold me like down pillows — Nicholas Barnes

Icy Triptych– Kevin A. Risner

On Watching Politicians Eat Flesh & Thrive– Ophelia Knight

Rifle Feedback in High Definition– Kevin John O’Neill

April Tanka– Kevin A. Risner

Triptych– Robert Allen

Fourth Sonnet Towards Honesty– Stephen Energia