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Zebulon Huset

Zebulon Huset

Zebulon Huset recently received his MFA from the University of Washington where he was the coordinating editor of The Seattle Review. His poems have appeared in The Southern Review, The New York Quarterly, The North American Review, Karamu, Bayou and The Georgetown Review.

Inconsiderate Acts

I'm sorry snail, I didn't see you sliding across the sidewalk like a wad of butter on a slowly warming skillet. I'm sorry mailbox lock, for missing with my key and scratching your chrome. It's such a small key. I'm sorry mail key, for calling you small. You aren't small, you're compact. That makes you more efficient. I'm sorry house key, I understand the mailbox lock's smaller than door lock, and that he'd break off his teeth trying to muster the strength to move that heavy, oh, right, heavy and stiff deadbolt. (Yes, mail-key, I know that he's full of himself, I'm sorry for placating him, but if he decides to run off I have to call a locksmith and they don't accept apologies. The last one I called wouldn't even take a check.) So, so sorry, morning, for stepping on your sidewalks, I'll try to be more considerate in the future.

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Catherine Stearns

Catherine Stearns
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Lindsey Bellosa

Lindsey Bellosa
Teething

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Mark Jay Brewin Jr

Mark Jay Brewin Jr
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