Creative Works

Kill My Darling

This poem is about what it feels like, as an author, to love a character but be unable to write them into your story. I...

Food from the gods

By Jose Guzman Yes, very exquisite delightsTruly lucky for me.Like a fusion of new worldsColliding together.The crunchy, bumpy surfaceImperfect but unique.The fresh, crispy green lettuceCrinkles...

Simple mortal

By José Guzman To be human self as strongFar from it, all can see.Crystal clear human flesh easily pierced.Dagger slices softly,Flesh exposed, blood drip-drop-drips steadily. They...

Someone else

It was never you, was it?Your footsteps in the atticYour voice, humming songs to thin air That was another man's ghostwith cold eyes and bloodstained...

There are humans here

These are the things that make us humanClothes covered in scratch marks and dog hairAncient stories, first told in languages lost to timeStatues of...

The Serene Song

By José Guzman Chirping carefree with glee,The bird softly serenades,Greeting everyone.Satisfying special songBreathtaking bright and free.Elegantly eloquentAtop a rough oak treeLarge green leaves like turtle...