tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82167732012-01-12T18:22:20.705-06:00Rants, random thoughts, and ramblings from the realm <br> of rat-race reality and beyond...and poetry, too. <br><br> <img src="http://www.inkandblood.net/udont4.gif" TITLE="You don't know Jack" ALT="You don't know Jack">jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-46902631437940232762012-01-12T18:19:00.002-06:002012-01-12T18:22:20.714-06:00

Jack's reflection on the passing of the old year andthe possibilities of the new year: "blues for Janus."Now online at The Camel Saloon..

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine is a bad-ass electronic journalthat publishes some of the best voices of the undergroundlit scene and beyond. Featuring both new and establishedpoets, we seek high-quality, but gutsy writing -- two-fistedfree verse that pulls no punches!POETRY SUBMISSIONS are welcome from January 5ththrough February 10th.Complete guidelines are available on the G.E.M. website,so read 'em

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is ringing in2012 with our third anniversary issue (#19), which isnow online!As usual, this issue features some of the best voicesof the underground lit scene, and beyond...real poetryfor real people! No-holds-barred writing, from the gut(and sometimes, from a lower part of the anatomy).Issue #19 Contributors include: Mark James AndrewsKyrsten BeanJennifer

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Need a drink? How about a shot of poetry? Then get on over to The Camel Saloon! You'll find Jack's poem "meat market blues" there, and lots of other literaryrefreshment, as well. .

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The Vein's sixth installment of selected poetry and prose includesthree of Jack's poems, along with some work by David S. Pointerand Theo Anthony. This excellent e-zine's latest offerings are athttp://theveinzine.blogspot.com.

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is pleasedto announce that Issue #18 is now online.Once again, we are featuring some of the best voicesof the underground lit scene, and beyond...real poetryfor real people! No-holds-barred writing, from the gut(and sometimes, from a lower part of the anatomy).G.E.M. #18 Contributors include: Sarah E. AldermanJean BrasseurValentina CanoZoe DzunkoJohn

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Another one of Jack's poems has just been published. Youcan find it ("the drift") online at Montucky Review -- a zinethat's well worth reading! .

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In case you missed it, two of Jack's poems were recently published in Carcinogenic Poetry -- anonline zine that's definitely worth checking out. You can find the poems HERE. .

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine is still alive, despite its latest online installment (#17) being The Death Issue. Interred within the issue are poems by some of the best voices in the underground lit scene...and beyond! Contributors include: Mark James Andrews James Babbs Rumjhum Biswas April Michelle Bratten James H. Duncan Joseph Farley Nancy Flynn Michael Frias-May Lynne Hayes Paul Hellweg R.G.

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Summer is here, and it's hot...as usual. And speakingof hot, Issue #16 of Gutter Eloquence Magazine is now online, ablaze with some of the best voices of the underground lit scene and beyond!G.E.M. #16 features poetryby these contributors: Susan AdamsLouise AndradeLuis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalJ.J. CampbellValentina CanoAleathia DrehmerJames H. DuncanMat GouldJohn GrochalskiMelissa HansenJack

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Sometimes, there's suffering in Paradise. Andsometimes, Heaven is found in the gutter. Youcan find both of these (among other things) inGutter Eloquence Magazine #15, which is now alive and kicking in cyberspace!Issue #15 features poetry by: Susan AdamsMalo BasichLuis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalDjango BlackHarry CalhounJay CoralErnie CulverJohn DorseyAleathia DrehmerJoseph FarleyJason HardungRon

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is happy toannounce that Issue #14 is now online -- yet anotherinstallment featuring some of the best voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond!This is real poetry for real people! No-holds-barredwriting, from the gut (and occasionally, from a some-what lower part of the anatomy).Issue #14 Contributors include: Maxwell BaumbachJennifer Hollie BowlesApril

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Happy New Year from Gutter Eloquence Magazine! Our thirteenth issue is now live -- featuring some of thebest voices of the underground lit scene and beyond! Issue #13 poets include: Paul Vincent Andrews James Babbs Shannon Barber Harry Calhoun Alan Catlin Joseph Farley Michael Frias-May Timothy Gager Joseph M. Gant Mat Gould Jason L. Huskey Cynthia Ruth Lewis Lisa McAllister Catfish McDaris

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is pleased to announce that Issue #12 is now LIVE! As usual, this issue features some of the best voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond...real poetry for real people! No-holds-barred writing, from the gut (and sometimes, from a lower portion of the anatomy). G.E.M. #12 Contributors include: George Anderson Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal Danielle Blasko

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is happy to announce that our eleventh issue is now online. G.E.M. #11 is a veritable word feast, serving up some of the best voices of the underground lit scene and beyond! This issue includes the tasty poetic offerings of: George Anderson James Babbs Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal Margot Brown Doug Cox Ford Dagenham William Doreski Joseph Farley Ryan Quinn

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Another one of Jack's poems, "armed with pragmatism," has been published online at Camroc Press Review. Give it a read, if you can spare a minute. If you have more time, check out some of the other writing featured there. It's an entertaining, eclectic zine..

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The long-awaited release of Gutter Eloquence MagazinePRINT EDITION #1 is now a reality! Print #1 contains the work of 31 poets--some of the best voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond.Contributor list, ordering info and other details can be found at: http://www.guttereloquence.com/gemprintCHECK IT OUT!!!.

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Jack's poem "after the argument" appears in issue #3 of Tree Killer Ink. It's published by Epic Rites Press, which produces a greatline of books and zines.You can order a copy--if you're inclined--at http://www.epicrites.org.ADDENDUM: another one of Jack's poems isin issue #7 of Tree Killer Ink! .

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The latest issue (#3) of The Medulla Review includesthree poems by Jack. This fine online zine is home tolots of great poetry and fiction, so check it out!www.themedullareview.com.

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is happyto announce that Issue #10 is now online.This issue is OVERFLOWING--with 40 poets! Some of thebest voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond...it'sreal poetry for real people! No-holds-barred writing, fromthe gut (sometimes, from a lower portion of the anatomy).G.E.M. #10 Contributors include:Scurvy BastardGayle BellSandy BenitezTravis

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is pleased to announce that Issue #9 is now online! As usual, the zine is filled with some of the best voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond...real poetry for real people. This time, it's themed (more-or-less),and we're calling it "The Road Issue." G.E.M. #9 Contributors include:Travis BlairApril Michelle BrattenMelanie BrowneAdrienne ChristianLena

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is happy to announce that Issue #8 is now online. This issue is bursting with some of the best voices of the underground lit scene, and beyond...real poetry for real people! No-holds-barred writing, from the gut (or in some cases, from a lower portion of the anatomy).G.E.M. #8 Contributors include:James BabbsDanielle BlaskoJennifer Hollie BowlesJeffrey S.

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Two of Jack's poems can be read in recent postsat Camroc Press Review.There's lots of other stuff worth reading there, too...writing by David LaBounty, xTx, Anthony Liccione, Suzy Devere and many others.

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine is proud to announce thatour FIRST ANNIVERSARY ISSUE is now online.Featuring some of the best voices of the undergroundlit scene, and beyond...real poetry for real people!G.E.M. #7 contributors include: Luis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalMel BrakeMelanie BrowneSteve CalamarsKane X. FaucherHowie GoodMat GouldJoseph HargravesT. Andrew HuddlestonJason HuskeyDaniel S. IrwinPeycho

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) is happy toannounce that Issue #6 is now online!This issue is jam-packed with some of the best voicesof the underground lit scene, and beyond...our latestinstallment of real poetry for real people.Contributors include:Sarah AhmadLester AllenMelanie BrowneWolfgang CarstensCassandra DallettColin DardisMatthew DexterRichard DrippingMat GouldJoseph HargravesPaul

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New issue of Red Fez...one of Jack's poems is there, along with great writingfrom Karl Koweski, Misti Rainwater-Lites,Scot Young, Michele McDannold, SergioOrtiz and many others.Check out Red Fez: HERE..

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NUMBER FIVE IS ALIVE!Gutter Eloquence Magazine (G.E.M.) Issue #5 is now online...another great assemblage of some ofthe best voices in the underground lit world, andbeyond!Contributors include:Khadija AndersonJames BabbsMelodie BarkerBarry BasdenLuis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalDavid BlaineMichael BrandonisioRay BrownBeth BrowneJane ChakravarthySean Patrick ConlonJanann DawkinsLena Judith DrakeTimothy

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine issue # 4 is now online, jam-packed with some of the best voices of the underground litscene...our latest installment of Real Poetry for Real People!Contributors for this issue include: George AndersonScurvy BastardOwen CalvertWolfgang CarstensBenjamin ChewCaleb CurtissJohn DorseyDoug DraimeAleathia DrehmerKane X. FaucherMatt FinneyJohn GrochalskiPaul HellwegPeycho

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Gutter Eloquence Magazine issue # 3 is now online,with some of the best voices of the underground litscene. This issue is mostly themed, with poetic per-spectives on the recession, the workaday world, andrelated subjects. Real poetry for real people!Contributors include:George AndersonLuis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalYvon CormierDavid S. CrossCassandra DallettRM EngelhardtMatt FinneyJoseph GooseyMat

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Zygote in My Coffee has released another monsterof a zine! Print Edition Six is out now, bursting with caffeinated poetry, fiction and more!www.zygoteinmycoffee.com/60/zygotebookstore.htmlOh, almost forgot...one of my poems is included..

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The second issue of Gutter Eloquence Magazine is now online, featuring some of the best poetic voices from the literary underground! Check 'em out at www.guttereloquence.com.

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The premier issue of Gutter Eloquence Magazine is now online!A new electronic journal has just arrived on the web,featuring some of the best voices of the undergroundlit scene. Free verse poetry that doesn't know themeaning of fear. Poetry that doesn't use 'protection.'Poetry that ignores "no smoking" signs. Unapologeticwriting that tastes of real life!Too many poets to list 'em all...just go

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-10100184477955850882008-12-26T22:48:00.000-06:002009-01-01T20:52:21.475-06:00

Some more of Jack's poems were published in December: "entropy" appears in the Dec 2008 issue of Inscribed Magazine. It's currently available in PDF format, but will be available in print form in the near future. See Inscribed Magazine athttp://www.inscribed.org/"this poem is not a eulogy" is in Issue 21 of Red Fez.Read it at http://www.redfez.net/redfez/.

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-35629097730718722382008-11-04T01:04:00.005-06:002008-11-04T01:14:53.682-06:00

The latest installment of Beat the Dust includesno-brow, no-nonsense prose and poetry by:H.P. Tinker, Ed Makowski, Darren R. Scothern,Jack T. Marlowe, and William Taylor, Jr.Check 'em out at www.beatthedust.com.

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Two of Jack's poems are waiting to be read in theOctober 2008 issue of Word Riot, now online.By the way, one of the pieces is Jack's response toWilliam Carlos Williams' classic, "This Is Just to Say"(google it). Go. Read. NOW..

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-29069113408195157122008-09-21T22:44:00.001-05:002008-09-21T22:47:08.041-05:00

Zygote in my Coffee is now LIVE online!Issue #110 features the poetry and prose of:Walt BurnsScott WannbergSarah HilaryJohn GrochalskiJ.J. CampbellJen GannMichael GroverVin SarnoJack T. MarloweDevin SmithShane AllisonChristine BrunessFather LukeKevin LaveyCourtney CampbellJohn DorseyBrian RosenbergerBeth FleesonJustin HydeCindy RosmusScurvy BastardMikael CoveyJohn RoccoChris StaniferLuis

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-27957840143832099732008-09-01T16:14:00.002-05:002008-09-01T16:16:04.564-05:00

Scintillating Publications has launched a biannual PRINT poetryjournal, titled Agua. It was just released in August. You'll find one of my poems in it, if you order a copy. Just sayin'. .

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-52547101268672598262008-07-11T05:49:00.002-05:002008-07-11T05:54:56.435-05:00

Poems by Jack? Three of 'em are in issue #3 of the print zineInstant Pussy. Numero Tres features contributions from thefollowing wordsmiths: Bro. VicA.J. KaufmanIsaac SealJuliana VargasPaul TristramThamyris JonesDavid McLeanOlivia CarteauxTim MurrayJack HenryPuma PerlLuis Cuauhtemoc BerriozabalTravis Blair Jack T. MarloweYou can order a copy in print or get a free PDF downloadat Lulu.com..

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The recently reborn Instant Pussy has released its 2nd issue, with poetic contributions from the following folks:KamiBro.VicThamyris Jonesw.alt burnsAmanda BoschettoDavid McLeanCraig SernottiMatt Finney Jack T. Marlowe (3 poems)Andrew TaylorKristi SwadleyJuliet CookAmelie FlorenceDylan MacturkPuma PerlLeigh "Bruiser" PierceYou can order a copy in print or get a free pdfdownload (in color or b&w)

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-67254854272438697482008-06-15T23:08:00.000-05:002008-06-15T23:09:40.474-05:00

One of Jack's poems can be found in the June issue (#8) of Yellow Mama. Go ahead...you know you wanna read it!.

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The June 2008 issue of My Favorite Bullet includes writing by: Justin Hyde, Chris Middleman, Ashley Nuzzi, Michael D. Grover, John Sweet, Steve Brightman, Carl Miller Daniels, James Babbs, Jack T. Marlowe, Kurt Remington, William Taylor Jr., Mike Whalen, Michael Frissore, Andi Kato, Eddie Kilowatt, Gerard Sarnat, Ross Vassilev, Maurice Oliver, Daniel S. Irwin, David LaBounty, John A. Grochalski,

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-55955319795157798542008-05-16T21:58:00.001-05:002008-05-16T22:02:58.127-05:00

Issue #36 of Gloom Cupboard includes poetry byJim Murdoch, Jack T. Marlowe, Leigh Pierce, KarlKoweski, and John Rocco.Click here to read it. Now..

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-13963237291400212222008-05-08T04:07:00.002-05:002008-05-16T21:46:44.367-05:00

GC Issue #35 includes poetry by David LaBounty andJack T. Marlowe, and book reviews by Charles P. Ries. Wanna read Gloom Cupboard? Of course you do! Just click on the above link!.

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-28400986667146903212008-03-30T20:58:00.000-05:002008-03-30T20:58:04.841-05:00

decomP: a literary magazine www.decompmagazine.comTwo of my poems are featured in the 4th Anniversaryissue (April 2008) of decomP magazinE, along with acool selection of other folks' poems, short fictionand graphic art. The issue also features a reviewof Benjamin Percy's Refresh Refresh, followedby an interview with Mr. Percy. Note: decomP looks best in Firefox..

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-17831639568634262952008-03-15T16:36:00.005-05:002008-03-15T16:46:32.253-05:00

The March 2008 issue of Melissa Mann's Beat the Dust featuresthree of my poems. This issue is guest-edited by cult novelistMark Safranko, and contains a hard-hitting, thought-provokingarray of "post-punk" fiction and poetry.Contributors include: Jack T. Marlowe, Michael Grover, David S.Cross, John Sweet, Steve Ely, Pablo Vision, and Eddie Kilowatt.Each issue of Beat the Dust is available in both

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CAUSE & EFFECT ~ Issue 5 has been unleashed!Issue #5 of Cause & Effect is now in print and availableto order! This issue is filled with poetry, fiction, graphic art,views and reviews by the following contributors: Doug Draime, Jason Ryberg, Alan King, David McLean,F.D. Marcel, Jared Ward, Curt Furumark, Barry Graham,Don Wleklinski, Richard Thomas, Daniel Jay, C. Kessler,Jack T. Marlowe,

jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890811995915037427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216773.post-25608567834594763242008-02-18T17:52:00.001-06:002008-03-15T16:23:30.357-05:00

The Feb 2008 issue of YELLOW MAMA is now LIVE!Issue #6 (February, 2008) issue of Yellow Mama includesfiction and poetry by the following contributors:Cindy Rosmus, Kenneth James Crist, Melissa Hansen,Daniel Berman, Wayne Mason, Aurelio Rico Lopez III,Cynthia Ruth Lewis, Jonathan Penton, Sean C. Bowen,Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal, Justin Hyde, Lyn Lifshin,Jack T. Marlowe, Peter Schwartz, Kristine

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Issue Seven of CLOCKWISE CAT is now online!If you've never read Clockwise Cat (or even if you have),follow your mouse to this feline-tastic, progressive zineof poetry, fiction, and more! Issue #7 includes work by Justin Hyde, David McLean,Misti Rainwater-Lites, Luis Cuautemoc Berriozabal, RobPlath, Corey Mesler, Zack Wilson, and some guy namedJack T. Marlowe (whoever that is), plus many others.

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Underground Voices features three of my poems in theirFebruary 2008 issue! Click on the link below to read thisfirst-rate webzine of poetry, short fiction, and visual art.www.undergroundvoices.com.

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Cause & Effect Magazine has just launched its official website this week! Check it out at: www.cemagazine.netWanna submit some writing or graphic art? Sure you do!We're always open to submissions of cutting-edge poetry,prose, photography, drawings, and more.Wanna order a copy of the magazine? Of course! And while you're at it, spread the word aboutthe new C&E website!.

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Scintillating Publications will soon be launching a biannual PRINT poetry journal, tentatively titled Agua. One of Jack's poems will be on board when the inaugural issue sets sail, sometime in early 2008. Stay tuned for further details!.

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The January 2008 edition of remark will be a special, thematic issue, with poems on the subject of Time. Jack will be clocking in with one of his poems...maybe you can take a moment or two to order a copy once it's available! Inquiries about the zine can be emailed to: remarkpoetry AT gmail DOT com. More poetry by Jack T. Marlowe!

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Zygote in My Coffee has released its 100th online issue. Tocommemorate this milestone, the Zygote gang has also pub-lished a special PRINT edition. Two of Jack's poems can befound among the contents. This is a LIMITED EDITION zine,so you'll definitely wanna order your copy SOON from the Zygote in My Coffee bookstore!.

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Pat King from the Guild of Outsider Writers recently did a brief interview with Jack T. Marlowe (whoever that is).If you wanna read it, just click on the link below:http://www.outsiderwriters.org.

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Cause & Effect Magazine Issue #2Riotous words! Scandalous pics! Featuring poetry, prose, and graphic art by:Miguel Avila, Ed Casey, Benny Copeland, Jeff Crouch, MichaelCuglietta, Doug Draime, Matt Finney, Nancy Gauquier, JosephGoosey, Rafael Guestos, Aaron Hellem, Jack Henry, StephenHines, Jordan Hurder, Justin Hyde, Luciana Lopez, F.D. Marcel,Jack T. Marlowe, McGuire, David

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The 4th PRINT EDITION of Zygote in my Coffee is now available!This is a special DOUBLE-SIZED issue (150 pages/perfect bound)and retails for a meager $7 (includes shipping)!Order your copy at the Zygote Bookstore! Roll Call for this issue includes the work of:M.K. Chavez, James O'Shea, John Sweet, Chris Major, Glenn W. Cooper, Jessica Thompson, Todd Moore, Doug Draime, Michael Estabrook, Tim

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You really should read Yellow Mama. Issue #4 (October 2007) includes fiction and poetry by:Rob Crandall, Kenneth James Crist, Clair Dickson, Jerry Vilhotti, Josh Hancock, Daniel Berman, Cindy Rosmus, Carolyn McGovern,by A. M. Stickel, John Johnson, Christopher Major, Andy Riverbed,Gary Scheinoha, Justin Hyde, Doug Draime, Christopher Goss, David McLean, Jack T. Marlowe, Mark Sawyer, Peter

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CAUSE and EFFECT is a hot new bimonthly PRINT zineof raw poetry and prose (short stories, flash fiction)...writing that will agitate, stimulate, and intoxicate! The premier issue is currently violating mailboxes worldwide.Be sure to order your copy NOW! For more info, or to order, click on the link below:Cause and Effect Magazine.

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In support of the WM3...now available from Lulu.com: the West Memphis Witch Hunt poetry anthology, a project to raise awareness about the unfortunate injustice meted out to Jason Baldwin, Damien Echols, and Jessie Misskelly Jr., known collectively as the West Memphis 3. * Paperback, 207 pages, 6" x 9" (perfect bound)$12.95 plus shipping from Lulu.com(also available soon from Amazon.com and Barnes

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Food for thought...some quotes that I discovered recently: "beware those who either detest poverty or are proud of it" --Charles Bukowski, from "the genius of the crowd"****************************************************************"Before I got into the music business, I was determined to live a life of dire and grinding poverty. I remember my uncle saying, 'You are so proud of being poor -

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To all those who couldn't make it to SuenosSabrosos or Bill's Records, you missed a pairof great readings. There were a couple of newpoets at Suenos, and several new readers showedat Bill's. The open mic at Bill's was ROCKIN', andwhen I stepped off the stage, it felt so good, likeI'd kicked the whole city of Dallas in the ass! Notsayin' that I was better than anyone else...just thatI was really

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OAK CLIFF CIRCLE OF POETS'7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH!Tonite--Saturday, 7-16-05 @ 8:00 PMThe Oak Cliff Circle of Poets (OCCP) will becelebrating 7 years of open mic poetry, withlive Spoken Word Artists/Poets and Live Musicat Suenos Sabrosos, 408 N. Bishop St. in theBishop Street Arts District of Oak Cliff (Dallas).Whether you're a longtime member, a newbie,or just a lover of poetry, you're invited!

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jeezus, my life is boring.i just realized this recently, and even thoughthere are worse thingsthat a man couldcomplain about—and i really shouldcount my blessings—things are still just as dullas a worn-down pencil.my fellow poetsspend their timehanging out in bars,painting the canvas of nightwith colorful conversationand the hue of ice-cold brew,feasting their eyeson the occasionaleye-popping

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Yes, it's true. Texas' favorite son, musician/author/ humorist Richard "Kinky" Friedman has thrown his hat into the ring and announced his run for the 2006 race for governor. He's running as an Independent, which works for me. I don't have much use for either the Rat-publicans or the Lame-ocrats these days. I'm not 100% sure that he's serious about this, but look at the guys and gals who are

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. © 2005 by Jack T. Marlowe

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The brain-damaged were coming out of the woodwork today. Here's a couple of gems from Friday's whack basket: [1] Me: Do you have a contact number that we can call you at during the daytime? Customer: Yes. (long silence) Me: Um... Customer: Do you want the number? Me: (thinking) No, moron! I just asked because I'm collecting census data on people who have daytime contact phone numbers.

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After reading Poeticus' rave reviews of the Denver/Boulder poetry scene, I'm wondering why we don't have anything like that in a city the size of Dallas. It's not just the fact that we have no venue here that features poetry three times a week. From the way P tells it, the atmosphere in the Den/Bo scene seems friendlier, more populous, and basically more energized than the DFW community. What do

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Yes, this is a shameless plug. When you have the time, takea few minutes to check out my non-blog poetry website,Jack T. Marlowe's Ink & Blood: Poetry & More.In addition to my own poems, you'll also find writingsby several guest poets (you can submit your poems forinclusion, as well). The site also features a calendar ofDallas - Fort Worth area spoken word poetry events,including the open mic

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A quote, for your consideration: "The family is responsible for its own welfare, education, moral training, conduct, and property." --from the Texas GOP Party Platform, 2004 One wonders: if families are expected to be responsible for all of the above, why aren't corporations held to the same standards? According to the Dallas Morning News (November 23, 2004), an Enterprise Fund was

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The United States economy is suffering from an undeniable, massive loss of jobs, due largely to outsourcing, downsizing, and corporate mergers. At the same time, the Bush administration has given tax cuts to citizens with the highest incomes, as well as tax breaks, subsidies, and other forms of corporate welfare to its supporters in the business world. All this, while spending enormous amounts of

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It's almost amusing to observe how clueless people can be sometimes. How many of us take the time to carefully consider the consequences of our actions? Of course, even if we do, there are some things that we just can't foresee. On the other hand, there are some consequences that should be obvious, but which are overlooked, especially by certain political leaders. It's hard to see with blinders

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I heard someone on the radio the other day (on one of the right wing programs) talking about the 'gay marriage' issue. He said that homosexuality was a major reason for the fall of the Roman Empire--leading his listeners to a conspicuous conclusion about the potential fate of America, perhaps? Ah, the joys of simplistic thinking! I've read quite a bit about that fall, and while decadence/

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In recent weeks, President Bush claimed that outsourcing is good for the economy. As if that offering of doublespeak wasn't bad enough, he also said that the solution to the loss of jobs (through outsourcing) is EDUCATION. This evokes some questions that need serious answers. 1. Does the Pres think that middle-aged people with families, lackluster salaries, and ever-increasing cost of living,

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Yes, this is a pointless, shameless effort to elevate my blog ranking...until such time as I get the inspiration to write something for real. :-P

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I've got a lot of great links on this page... check 'em out, when you've got the time!

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Is President Bush leading us down a path towards a "Christian" Fascism? Some people think so, and even some Republicans and Christians are nervous about the President's conviction that he is being personally directed by divine will. There's a relevant article by the Reverend Rich Lang of Trinity United Methodist Church of Seattle posted at the Information Clearing House website. Check it out.

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I recently commented upon someone else's blog post, regarding the need for people to rail against the state of things. My comment was that we need to do more than just bitch about things to others who think like we do. If people outside of our sphere of perception aren't made aware of a different way of seeing things (ie, seeing things as they really are, without some political 'spin'), then all

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Help fight the war on terriers! Re-elect George W. Bush for Dogcatcher-in-Chief.

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I AM 20% GEEK!Take the GEEK test at Fuali.com I AM 54% TORTURED ARTIST!Take the TORTURED ARTIST test at Fuali.com I AM 55% ASSHOLE/BITCH!Take the ASSHOLE/BITCH test at Fuali.com

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I was a little bummed out due to lack of inspiration-- haven't been able to write anything poetry-wise in several days. Then I remembered a short story that I started a few months ago but never finished. After looking it over, I suddenly had a burst of ideas and have now completed it! Other than sex, there isn't much that can give a writer the kind of feeling that comes from creating,

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Currently playing: The Velvet Underground & Nico (produced by Andy Warhol). Tres subversive when it first appeared in 1967, and still a way cool disc, even after all these years! What a range of sounds these guys had--everything from garage-band rock-n-roll, to light-hearted pop (the music, not the lyrics!), to psychedelic drone. Are there any bands out there today with albums comparable to

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Currently playing: Funhouse by the Stooges (Iggy Pop's old band). They recorded this monster back in 1970, and it still ROCKS. Oh well...time to start gettin' ready for the reading tonite...hope to see O, P, and G there!

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Not a single cup of coffee today, but my brain is percolating like you wouldn't believe. It's been a long week, and there's just too much to think about. Too much to forget about, too. Wish me luck.

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Went to two poetry readings last night. The subject matter of many of the poems, and also, much of the conversation after the readings, rein-forced the reality that most human suffering is the result of selfishness, pure and simple. Or should I say impure and simple? We're all guilty of it to some extent.And we're all victims of it. Damn it, it's too early in the morning to think about this...I

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Michael Moore's film, Fahrenheit 9/11 is now showing in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The authorities there (who usually are heavy-handed when it comes to censoring films from the U.S.A.) were only too happy to allow a film with a strong anti-Bush sentiment to be screened in their country. Iranians' reactions to the film were mixed, but one young theater-goer had an interesting response to it:

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Despite the claims of the Bush administration and their apologists that the economy and the job market are good (or improving), those of us in the real world know better. I know more people who are either out of work or who have taken jobs at lower pay than their previous jobs, than at any other time. More companies are hiring fewer employees, and those that they hire are getting less hours,

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We now interrupt this blog for a serious commentary. Today is September 11th, the anniversary of the heinous attacks on the World Trade Center. It shouldn't be a day for anger, hatred, and thoughts of revenge. It should be a day for compassion for all those who lost friends, loved ones, and co-workers that tragic day in 2001. It's important to remember that, even as our nation has the

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the grass isn’t really greener on the other side of the fence; it’s an optical illusion easily corrected by wearing rose-colored glasses. © 2004 by Jack T. Marlowe, 9-7-04

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glimpses of real-life soap operas (who needs reality TV?) single man #1: "I'd be happier if I were married." married man: "I wish I'd stayed single." single man #2: "Lilith is a great lover, but when we're not having sex, all we do is argue. I bet I'd be happier with Eve." single man #2 (later): "Eve's a sweetheart, but she's lousy in bed. I bet I'd be happier with Britney." single man #2 (

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Someone recently posted a question online, asking what would people do if they knew what day would be their last. The most mature responses were philosophical/spiritual aims, which makes sense. Thinking about death is often considered morbid, some- thing to avoid thinking about--even though it's inevitable. But if/when we honestly face our own mortality, we realize that most of what we've

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I fell asleep on the sofa last night, then woke up and surfed the blogosphere for awhile. Can't say that i've got much to write about this morning, just passing some quiet hours in the early AM, torn between the enjoyment of solitude and the discomfort of loneliness that defines way too many days and nights. Note: i tried posting this much earlier, but Blogger had some kind of technical glitch

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“I don’t really miss God, but I sure miss Santa Claus”--Courtney Love, from “Gutless”(1994)“I am my own God”--Charles Bukowski, from Life magazine (December 1988)the ultimatedeadbeat dad,whose childrenhold ontocandy-pane hope *that he willcome back hometo be there for them,to providefor their needs,to comfort them,to love them.a hopenever fulfilled,an invisiblesecurity blanketcast asidewhen

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I realize that i'm very opinionated, and sometimes it's difficult to keep one's opinions to oneself....but that's why blogs were invented, right? :) So...if anyone reading my blog is offended, feel free to respond, but bear in mind that what i post is just my opinion (except when stated otherwise). I don't usually make personal attacks on anyone, so unless my comments are directed at you

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It's sad, thinking about all of the violence in the world, but especially when it's based on religion-based hatred. Christ- ians, Jews, and Islamists spilling each others' blood for centuries, and they still don't get it. Practice your religion, and leave everybody else the hell alone. On a somewhat different note, i was a bit perplexed earlier this morning to read a post (on another website)

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Well, here i am...sucking down caffeine already, and it's not even 4:30 AM. I've had enough sleep already...i hate sleeping. There's too many other things that I'd rather be doing. I told a friend of mine that i'm not interested in blogging, that i don't really have the time for it. But in the wee hours of the morning, there's not a lot going on. I would rather be writing poems or short

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