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Stephen Mead

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

When not being a creatively-frustrated Secretary employed by a very nice University in NY, Stephen Mead is a published artist, writer, maker of short collage-films and poetry/music mp3s.  Much can be learned of his multi-media work by placing his name … Continue reading →

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And Love a Man’s Sins

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

“Loving his innocence was my first sin.” Fires, Margaret Yourcenar This isn’t virtuous, only human: purple veins in pale thighs or darker ruddiness in deep plum. The depths…the going down… & it’s still a trapeze act, not sure of swings, … Continue reading →

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Tired Towns

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

Towns of little commerce near to being ghostly But for the cheer struck as a match During the blackout of some storm… Harmless, love, there is no great harm In the bars to combat boredom or The occasional darker stumbling … Continue reading →

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Aria

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ijagun Poetry Journal

The silence stops & orchestration pours in – “Rosebud, Rosebud” – glass paperweight in my fingers. It smashes & fragments disband… I know these shards, these petals, Licking the crystal, the scents Of each… Some voice enters, song sweeping strong, … Continue reading →

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