“Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.” – Don Marquis
Jennifer Schwartz works for the Salmon Creek Journal. She is a dedicated member who has a genuine interest for poetry. Not only does she do an excellent job in editing poetry, but she also works to coordinate events put on by the journal itself. She looks forward to the expansion of the Performance Arts Section of the journal with more submissions this year. In particular, she also aspires to see an increased variety in what is submitted. Jennifer loves all art forms, but she is most passionate about poetry and looks forward to reading and selecting the poetry submissions again this term.
Here is a piece selected by Jennifer Schwartz:
Bath By Byran Nalos That ghost in the foggy mirror becomes crisp with every swipe the dry towel squeaks, I drag the razor through my foamed face, again the towel, again the razor. Th tap water is fire with white smoke, outside the steamy window there is snow. In momentary glances we are face to face between squeaks when I ask that ghost, if he is trustworthy, if he could take care of Her, and Our Family, and I hold the razor to his throat