The Angler by Chris Carroll




Shrinking negative anger
Swim with the angler
Follow my light
Follow my danger

Ignore positivity
It breeds and infects
The store has good snacks
My needs are direct

A clam with a pushing
A simple yellow button
A plan with no males
A squishy “does-it” cushion

I fuck with a retort
A woodmouse in the oven
My friends all laugh at me
We all have friendly cousins





Chris Carroll’s work has appeared in Expat Press, Charm School, and World Hunger. He serves as the editor of Creepy Winky House.