Michael Keshigian

CARNIVAL

Ferris wheel revolves,
a kaleidoscopic adventure,
screams of glee
heard ‘round the grounds,
duets with the carousel
which spins the horse’s gallop
toward the house of mirrors
reflecting silhouettes
of our clandestine embrace.
Dozens of you
touching me
hundreds of times.


MICHAEL KESHIGIAN is the author of five poetry chapbooks. His sixth collection Jazz Face , was recently released by Big Table Publishing Co. His poetry has appeared in numerous national and international journals as well as many online publications, includingCalifornia Quarterly, Barbaric Yawp, Tipton Poetry Journal, Jerry Jazz Musician, Sierra Nevada College Review, and Ibbetson Street Press. He has been a feature writer for The Aurorean, Poetree Magazine, Chantarelle’s Notebook, Bellowing Ark, Pegasus Review, The Illogical Muse, interviewed by Boston Literary Magazine (bostonliterarymagazine.com/Fall2007 Spotlight)) and Reader’s Choice in the Fairfield Review. He is a multiple Pushcart Prize and Best Of The Net nominee. (www.michaelkeshigian.com)

Current Issue:
January 2011

James H. Duncan
Douglas Durkee
Taylor Graham
Michael Keshigian
Richard Luftig
Timothy Pilgrim
Bill Roberts
Jari Thymian
Kelsey Upward
Margaret Walther

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