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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, Why this, why that?
From section 2, Childhood, of Saltian
Why this, why that?
By Alice ShapiroWhy halt before the flame?
Why embrace the rain?
It is strange, awesome
and a wee ugly
like mud-pies and that first dirty
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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 -
WIP: Saltian, Injustice
From section 6, The Pantaloon, Old Age, of Saltian
Injustice
By Alice ShapiroI might assume you mean to say
I am lovely and dear
and once I would have been assured
of this. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, The salve of women meeting
From section 3, Lover, of Saltian
The salve of women meeting
By Alice ShapiroI came
anticipated
ate and drank.We entered into lively chats
laughed and cried
bonded. Read More -
Ready, set, READ!
Kicking off tonight, WIP: Saltian! Alice Shapiro’s next book, Saltian, takes as its title the Old English word for “to dance. Read More
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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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Want to be part of a work in progress?
Get ready for a whole new take on content creation! Soon these pages will be full of daily posts consisting of individual poems from Alice Shapiro’s work in progress, Saltian, and the critiques Read More
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WIP: Saltian Is Coming Soon …
Want to be part of something different? Alice Shapiro’s new book, Saltian, is going to be more than just another collection of poetry (which would be pretty spectacular in its own right). Read More