“Patriotism will always be an important thing to [the Prime Minister]. Absolutely, patriotism, putting up English flags”—The prime minister’s spokesperson “I’m going to confess I have not... Continue reading
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A Palestinian woman near the Israeli fence in Mas’Ha. By Cathal Ó SearcaighAfter Tawfiq Zayyad Here in Gaza, in Ramallah, in Galilee,we will perpetuate our kind, preserve our... Continue reading
Prosepoem and image by Abdulghani Al-Shuaibi What is the meaning of endurance? That was all—a simple question; one that pressed heavier with each night, as the sky... Continue reading
A found poem by David Betteridge, made from sentences in a speech made by Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Geneva, 22nd... Continue reading
By Yahia Lababidi He who fights monsters should see to it that, in the process,he does not become a monster — Nietzsche Tell me, what steel entered... Continue reading
By Mike Jenkins Bending, stoopingThanking his nothingnessTongue-lolling, supplicatingBaby-showering with giftsAgreeing, agreeingWearing his required uniformFawning and favouringHis flatulent commentsBowing lower than for a kingTaking his taxesLike blows on... Continue reading
Miles Pickering By Jim Aitken I have always supported Plasticine Actionever since attending nursery school.The teacher told the class all about it,explaining its importance and enabling usto... Continue reading
Aharon Haliva, ex-head of Israel’s military intelligence By Nick Moss There is a fascist logicThat echoes as white noiseIn every statementAbout small boats andMen from backward countrieswho... Continue reading
by Martin Hayes Marcus hasn’t been doing too well latelyhis woman left him last week and two months before thathis mother diedso his performance stats, which are... Continue reading
By Abdulghani Al-Shuaibi O tyrant heart, does pity not take root?Where olive branches weep beneath the flame,You silence mouths with famine’s iron boot—A crafted curse, yet call... Continue reading
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