October/November 2004

six short films about chauncy
the serial killer
by Michael A. Arnzen

chauncy tortures insects, particularly the ones
that writhe in the bodies under his porch.
chauncy chokes women in elevators
trying to beat his latest floor count.
chauncy dreams chainsaw films in black-and-white
and only after the kill realizes they’re silent.
chauncy shops the kitchen supply stores
for tools, but never ever buys seasoning.
chauncy has an inferiority complex.
chauncy kills anyone he meets
who’s also named chauncy.