A2:

the 1st
fiance challenge
involves
a pistol

call it what
you will

it’s a sign that
as the hammer falls
life has turned
a corner.

Author: Joshua Robert Long
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Joshua Robert Long is an American-born poet from Yellow Springs, Ohio. In addition to his books, his work has appeared in numerous places including: AURCO Journal, Spork Press, Burning Word Literary Journal, Fresh Fish by Walleyed Press, The Hog Creek Review, The Journal @ OSU, Over The CounterCulture Magazine, and many others. He is a regular contributor to The Mixtape Series (mixtapebooks.com) and his own blog (joshuarobertlong.com)