PoetryUnsweetened by Linda Sacco
The bees will lead you to goodness. They will grant you mercy against wickedness. The path they show you is steeped in evil, careless hearts, wrapped in walls of arrogance that live…

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Writing by Linda Sacco published in Dual Coast Magazine. 6 pieces from the archive, free to read.
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PoetryThe bees will lead you to goodness. They will grant you mercy against wickedness. The path they show you is steeped in evil, careless hearts, wrapped in walls of arrogance that live…
PoetryWandering Alone I wander through the zoo alone, surrounded by animals. Over the heads of a family, beside a pram, I hear, “Don’t go wandering off!” I watch tiger cubs clamour for…
I am aware Any snake seems charming With the right music It doesn’t matter where This might lead Underground prince will disappear If I could find the switch It doesn’t matter what…
“Is this a killing animal?” a child says “So beautiful!” says the adult Long, brown and tawny patterned neck Stretches, with a curve And munches on grass Separating the hunched over crowd…
In the gathering of fertility laughter ricochets off the photo frame. I smell the smoke but can’t see the fire. Watch dogs rotate through the broken fences, where “wildlife-y” rocks listen to…
I wish I were off to another world Where my destiny would be unfurled. Could I become a brilliant spell caster? Or only learn to fly faster? Perhaps I could board a…