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WIP Saltian: Malia
From section 1, Infancy, of Saltian
Malia
By Alice ShapiroFlower on this Earth
I first saw you shining
a royal glow charged
with beauty beyond
an ordinary birth
one small package wrapped
in Read More -
WIP Saltian: The law of attraction
From section 5, The Justice, of Saltian
The law of attraction
By Alice ShapiroA man is like a cat, chase him and
he will run–sit still and ignore him
and he’ll come purri Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Distant wars
From section 4, Soldier, of Saltian
Distant wars
By Alice ShapiroYou cannot simultaneously prevent
and prepare for war. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Original face
From section 6, The Pantaloon, Old Age, of Saltian
Original face
By Alice ShapiroIf I had only known,
I would have been a locksmith. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Where are you?
From section 1, Infancy, of Saltian
Where are you?
By Alice ShapiroMy friend has a baby. I’m recording
all the noises he makes so later I can ask
him what he meant. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Street wars
From section 4, Soldier, of Saltian
Street wars
By Alice ShapiroAn illegal stole the identity
of one she thought dead
enlisted in the armed forces
saved her comrade’s life
gave away a hero’s m Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Desire
From section 3, Lover, of Saltian
Desire
By Alice ShapiroA friend is a second self
–AristotleThe cries of Lois
the dearth of shame
the help of brothers
the Read More -
Saltian, The Poster!
Just days away from getting the project under way, here’s a visual aid to give you a little more to look forward to! Alice Shapiro is an artist of many talents. Read More
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Collaborative Content: How It Works
Starting next week, with the official launch of WIP: Saltian, a new post will go up every day here for 51 days. Read More
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Saltian: What does it mean?
It is not a variant spelling of the delicious soup cracker. It is the Old English word for dance. Read More