Tag Archives: vince

The Green Slime by Eric S Brown

Posted on May 3, 2021 by AR_Editor

The Green Slime Eric S Brown Released in 1968, The Green Slime is something of a strange, cult classic among fans of films from that era and was directed by Kinji Fukasaku, The movie was shot in Japan though both … Continue reading →

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Tikbalang by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Tikbalang Vince Gotera switched-up Centaur stalks evening, brown baton like stone horse head, hooves silent   In Philippine mythology, the tikbalang is a hybrid creature with a horse’s head and hooves on a human body—or humanoid, since he has limbs … Continue reading →

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Eclipse by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Eclipse Vince Gotera dread Bakunawa dragon breaches from ocean swallows bright full moon   This haiku is based on Philippine mythology. The bakunawa is a sea dragon that hankered to eat the seven moons that were in our ancient sky. … Continue reading →

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Venus by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Venus Vince Gotera brilliant arrow point hunter goddess’s flexed bow the moon’s silver arc

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Cthulhu by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Cthulhu Vince Gotera tender tentacles touch us from eldritch space cold Messiah’s green love

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Frankenstein by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Frankenstein (1931) Vince Gotera Boris Karloff’s hands tremble like soft wings lovebirds in air sweet music

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Prince Charming by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Prince Charming Vince Gotera                       With quotes from Ann Sexton’s poem                      “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Well, yeah, that’s … Continue reading →

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Aubade by Vince Gotera

Posted on February 13, 2019 by AR_Editor

Aubade Vince Gotera                   —a terza rima haiku sonnet Steve grinned, waking up to see Stephanie’s cute face, freckled, soft pink lips parted slightly, lace lingerie showing pale throat. Spring morning sun’s … Continue reading →

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Looking Back to the Stars by Vince Gotera

Posted on October 19, 2017 by AR_Editor

Looking Back to the Stars Vince Gotera —hay(na)ku My child’s eyes adored starships, SF, anything space-oriented: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo. 1969: Neil Armstrong’s astounding moon landing. Barsoom novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Superman. Flash Gordon. 2001: Space Odyssey. Comics utopias, dystopias: … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Frost, or may I call you Jack . . . by Vince Gotera

Posted on October 19, 2017 by AR_Editor

Dear Mr. Frost, or may I call you Jack . . . Vince Gotera —after a particularly mild winter Where’ve you been hiding these past few months? I only had to fire up the snow blower once. It coughed miserably, neglected and … Continue reading →

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Sestina: Dragon by Vince Gotera

Posted on October 19, 2017 by AR_Editor

Sestina: Dragon Vince Gotera What could be more optimal for a dragon sestina than using the word “dragon” as an end word? All six end words could be “dragon,” in fact. That way there wouldn’t be any drag in having … Continue reading →

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Menage à Tiger and Dragon by Vince Gotera

Posted on October 24, 2016 by AR_Editor

Menage à Tiger and Dragon Vince Gotera In Chinese mythology, Dragon and Tiger are opposing forces, portrayed in art as always in epic battle against each other. Tiger and Dragon Pine for Each Other Dragon and Tiger love each other like … Continue reading →

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Elegy for Iain Banks by Vince Gotera

Posted on August 7, 2016 by AR_Editor

Elegy for Iain Banks Vince Gotera First published in Star*Line 39.3                 For Iain M. Banks (1954-2013)               Scottish science fiction writer               known for fanciful spaceship names.                The Irish corvette Macha – a small               warship – was dispatched to France               … Continue reading →

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Space Opera by Vince Gotera

Posted on July 29, 2016 by AR_Editor

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Superhero by Vince Gotera

Posted on July 29, 2016 by AR_Editor

SuperheroVince Gotera                                                        for Kathy Tiger Woman loped through green jungle. Hum of insects, bird song, monkey chatter paused as she drew near and passed, though she was quiet as a breeze, a wisp of … Continue reading →

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Dragon-in-Training by Vince Gotera

Posted on July 29, 2016 by AR_Editor

Dragon-in-TrainingVince Gotera                                                         —terza rima Rawrr. Oh, that isn’t nearly loud enough. Ahem . . .RAWRRRR. Ahem ahem. That’s rough on the throat.My windpipe is sore from practicing breathing flame. Listen, I’m a dragon, yes, but jeez, I’m only thirteen.A teenage … Continue reading →

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