Look Back in Anger

my form and what it contains

for once

one in the same

they say you see red

but all

i ever see

you

“Look Back in Anger” by Meaghan Merrifield

Artwork by Francis Bacon

Daughter of Neptune

There is an icy ocean that stirs in my fingers and toes

a vivid body of aquamarine,

deep and whole

that moves me into lush gardens

and sparkling kingdoms

where new life flows

from the stars in my eyes

“The Source” by Angie Hoover-Hillhouse

Artwork by Sarah Cruce

http://www.society6.com/sarahcruce

Flame

From Fiery Lakes

Her lust

ignites

the humid air

-Angie

Alive

fear and rage as raw as pain

dwell within the devil’s jungle

I was born of wicked waters

quaking in her red lagoon

cast away from ivory towers

stained with pearls of misery

wild blood

burns in my hands

unbound by heaven’s harmony

now

with fists that throb and howl

I will strike

for I am free.

-“Birth” by Angie Hoover-Hillhouse

Artwork by Deborah Stevenson:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/deborahstevensonart

When We Fall

Whether we fall by ambition,

blood,

or lust

Like diamonds

we are cut with our own dust

by Joseph Webster

Artwork by Sammy Slabbinck

http://www.society6.com/lmass

Animus

copper cricket

in the shadow

cursed with cheerful melody

all your chirping

deafens you

to blue notes

in your

memory

“Animus” by Angie Hoover-Hillhouse

Disturbingly Familiar

I can’t really put it into words.. but I like that there are so many recognizable pieces within it. .. Comforting and creepy at the same time. The pelvis- shape makes me think of birth and femininity … but the stark contrast between black and white and the sort of sharp but symmetrical corners give it an ominous feeling. Some elements are strong and warm, others seem tentative and reserved. It kind of looks the way I feel.

-Angie