vol. 62

The Desire to Be Subterranean

Kathryn Napier Stull
Published on July 16, 2026

I dig for medicine / ink blind in the dirt, no news

He/him like

Rayne Alarcio
Published on July 2, 2026

During La Mercè / I wander the Gothic / Quarter, the heat / of bodies and 100% / cotton brushing / against the back / of my palm.

A Nice Place to Retire

Melanie Faranello
Published on June 4, 2026

It was hot when they finally arrived in Jakarta

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RIP: an author, an artist
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2023 Pushcart Nominations
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That time of year.... Our 2022 Pushcart Prize Nominees
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We are grateful to the entire fb family whose works graced our pages in 2021, but we are particularly proud to nominate for possible 2022 Pushcart Prize consideration

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