Poets/Anthony Madrid

Anthony Madrid

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I TOO have been to Candyland, but I found myself missing the death cult. …

Anthony Madrid

The unit of wine is the cup. Of Love, the unit is the kiss. That’s here. …

Anthony Madrid

It is with words as it is with people: Actual beauty is rare. …

Anthony Madrid

Like a cloud above a ravine is the hell you already know: …

Anthony Madrid

The ampalaya, no matter how bitter, …

Anthony Madrid

Has it coming, the pest. Gets irritated, the stuck up. Gets approval, the dimpled. Gets cold, the talk. …

Anthony Madrid

Once upon a time, …

Anthony Madrid

Stepping crow. Moon at half mast. …

Anthony Madrid

HE has no gift for friendship, for he is void of all curiosity. Or rather, …

Anthony Madrid

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