Witch Seasoning
written by: Jeffrey Cyphers Wright
@LiveMagNYC
A pinch of cheek, a burst of dam,
a jay’s plaintive shriek. Five drams
of toadstool jam for us to stew in.
Some infectious rhythm and a flake
of crystal blue persuasion. A bit
of bat. Forsakenness. Shaken
with ice from Hell’s Stop ’n Shop.
Follow the drinking guard. Gulp!
Burnt whiskers of a whisk broom.
Ear moss. Twelve steps. Elaine.
Patricia. Anne. Kim. Penny. Kay
Gabriel. Joanna. Jen. Mary. Bella.
Never forget Elektra and etcetera.
Calling all newts! Be on your toes.
Jeffrey Cyphers Wright received his MFA after studying with Allen Ginsberg. A self-described New Romantic poet, he is also a publisher, art and literary critic, eco-activist, impresario, filmmaker, and artist. He is author of 19 books of verse, including Blue Lyre and Party Everywhere. Recent work appears in the anthologies Best American Poetry; NYC Insiders; and Contemporary Surrealist and Magical Realist Poetry. His latest work, a book of sonnets and artwork called Doppelgängster, Self Portraits in a Funhouse Mirror is from MadHat Press. Wright publishes Live Mag! He received a James Tate Award and a Kathy Acker Award for publishing and writing. You can see his puppet shows on Youtube.
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