"Vultures filled the sky, waiting for corpses to fall, but the corpses never did. The vultures starved instead, falling to the ground like bags of garbage, and other vultures descended on the dead and dying vultures in slow circles with open, scheming beaks."
"President Monster" is an old piece of mine written at the beginning of the first Trump administration and published on Daily Science Fiction, now given a second life at the Bulb Culture Collective. Read here! Less horrible than the actuality! www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/preside...
The light is on for Andrew Kozma! @andrewkozma.net 💡
“President Monster” is a brilliant and terrifying speculative flash that feels more real than ever these days.
Check out Andrew’s incredible work over at the site!
The light is on for Anthony ILacqua! 💡
“The Escape from Recess” is a fantastic short story about growing up and confronting the complicated world.
Check out Anthony’s amazing work over at the site!
Right?? It's so good!
Aw Jeez, just heavenly words in this piece. 🤩
The light is on for Barbara A Meier! 💡
“Finding Bats in the Spring Woods at Twilight” is a sublime poem that’s been studded with the most gorgeous language.
Check out Barbara’s beautiful work over at the site!
To accompany "Thinking About 'Thinking About Spring in a House by the Torrent'" we've selected an image of a misty/foggy lake in China. There is a piece of shoreline in the lefthand foreground, and on the shore is a solitary, bare tree and an empty greenish-blue boat.
I'm not sure why the chosen image isn't showing up today (ugh, technology), but here it is! @swhoffmann.bsky.social
To accompany "Thinking About 'Thinking About Spring in a House by the Torrent'" we've selected an image of a misty/foggy lake in China. There is a piece of shoreline in the lefthand foreground, and on the shore is a solitary, bare tree and an empty greenish-blue boat.
I'm not sure why the chosen image isn't showing up today (ugh, technology), but here it is! @swhoffmann.bsky.social
The light is on for Sharon Hoffmann! @swhoffmann.bsky.social 💡
“Thinking About ‘Thinking About Spring in a House by the Torrent’” is as much an exploration of painter Gong Xian’s work as it is an exploration of the ache of life itself.
Check out Sharon’s incredible work over at the site!
The light is on for Ben Nardolilli! 💡
“Corner Standing” is a gorgeous poem that feels so rich and saturated you’ll want to read it over and over again.
Check out Ben’s lyricism over at the site!
The light is on for Tobi Alfier! 💡
“Family Portrait” is an aching poem drenched in memory, chronicling a slice of immigrant life. Past, present, and future.
Check out Tobi’s stunning writing over at the site!
The light is on for Craig Kirchner! @craigkiirchner.bsky.social 💡
“Molly” is a loving and kind poetic dedication to Molly, a beloved family dog.
Check out Craig’s fabulous writing over at the site!
The light is on for Jack D. Harvey! 💡
“Unmourned to Orcus” is a powerful poem suffused with the grandness of mythology.
Let Jack’s writing sweep you away over at the site!
The light is on for Rick K. Reut! @rickreut.bsky.social 💡
“Leaf in the Wind” is a gorgeous example of Rick’s “cyclic verse,” a continual, never-ending poem that exists in both verse and prose.
Check out Rick’s incredible writing over at the site!
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Thanks so much to Bulb Culture Collective for bringing this poem back to life.
The light is on for Matthew Kohut! @kohut.bsky.social 💡
“Nothing Special” is a poem that’s absolutely special. It speaks to the unifying bonds between all humans, even strangers.
Check out Matthew’s amazing writing over at the site!
Ooh the curse of jealousy!
Oh, the way this story fills me with delicious anxiety. June has her finger so firmly on the pulse of what makes humans tick. <3
Check out my talented writer pal’s short story 👏🏻😈
Older women doing things you wouldn’t expect them to is kinda my thing…
@bulbculture.bsky.social
We're so happy to be able to share your work!
Overjoyed to have my story in @bulbculture.bsky.social today!!! Thank you for switching the light on. xx💡
The light is on for June Gemmell! @junegemmell.bsky.social 💡
“The Package” is a short story with a wicked edge that’ll have you gasping and saying, “I can’t believe she just did that!”
Check out June’s incredible writing over at the site!
We think so too!
The light is on for John Grey! 💡
“Haitian Fairy Tale” is a beautiful poem where the line between dream and reality has fully blurred.
Check out John’s gorgeous lyricism over at the site!
In a league of their own for celebrating new writing from past contributors, SLM's latest round-up includes some of my recent work in @bulbculture.bsky.social, Crannóg, @independent.ie, and @newenglandreview.bsky.social!
More on the way! <3s, @maureenlangloss.bsky.social, et al.
We love your work, and we love sharing it!