Tag Archives: Charles F. Thielman

Charles F. Thielman

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, moved to Chicago, educated at red-bricked universities and on city streets, Charles has enjoyed working as a counselor, city bus driver, truck driver, warehouse manager and enthused bookstore clerk. Married on a Kauai … Continue reading →

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In the Sway of River Birch

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

A cliff’s turned collar sheds sunset gold.   Bare rock darkens to accept what the night sky lowers through dense steam onto stone,   into river breath and this truck driver’s gaze. Pulling freight between white lines and starlight,   … Continue reading →

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Releasing Cargo

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

The deep blue flags of dusk unfurl above happy hour at Joe’s Cellar,   bar mirror catching the eyes ready   to spout embers, the eyes extinguishing flares.   This factory worker tossing back the grease of cheap whiskey,   … Continue reading →

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Ready to Parade

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Twilight returns to its holy scar.   Locomotive pulling north to where the scent of fur is carried on a glacier’s tongue,   impossibly delicate starlight strung forest to field behind open boxcar doors.   The red embers of animal … Continue reading →

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