Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). MansterThe brilliant machineand its beautiful androidcreate a human Monster's FrankensteinThe genius monsterand his gorgeous assistantcreate a doctor Poem © 2002 by Andrew G. McCann Artwork © 2002 by Robert Sorensen ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 37 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “SW” by Frank Sipala Memory persists, so we haveTime-OrderingWhich seems so old-fashioned,even Narrative; appearsas somewhat a relief.Yet, Space-time has no realityas current theories go.Alzheimer's--the mushiness of mindloses it story line.So, causality,the story's essential turning point,becoming undone.Then, science becomes science fiction...the same;Peripeteia.And tragedy is no longer,since … Continue reading The Persistence of Memory, by John E. Gray
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). mcguffey readers lay eggsin a space-opera,like so many hungry maggotsfeasting on such rotten meat. Poem © 2003 by Andy Miller Artwork © 2003 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 37 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 37 (March 2003). Illustration: “06109” by Rick Shelton Man has borne downthrough the agessuch a tumor.It weakens him,and makes him doinhuman things. Yethe finds a surgeonin his science,who deftly canremove it."Please don't,"says man. "The painis sweet -- and itkeeps me hereat home." Poem © 2002 by Andy Miller Artwork … Continue reading Home Sweet Home, by Andy Miller
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Suspended” by Senthil GK blood and gristleforged from trashof exploding stars,fragile, short-lived, proneto sag and corruption,helpless at birth,pitiful in unremitting decay such a poor use our body seemsof the eternal elements of creation but lightning strikes within tiny electric jabs that jumpfrom receptor to receptor,creating … Continue reading Fleshware, by Allen Itz
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Proudbot” by Eric Seaholm Robots dance quicklyChrome gleaming under blue glowRave away, Robbie Poem © 2002 by Leo Jenicek Artwork © 2002 by Eric Seaholm ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 36 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Summer Home” by Ehrad crop hieroglyphics --alien chemistry cluesor merely doodles? Poem © 2002 by Richard Stevenson Artwork © 2002 by Ehrad ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 36 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Hespar Port spacestations” by Ehrad I’m thinking of drinking when Sally struts in,her spike-heels ringing,her rear-guard swinging,and I blink at her devil grin. Now Sal’s my best pal and I like her a lot,but she puts on a show,with her bounce and her glow.Don’t think … Continue reading At The Rigel Five, Hey It’s Alive, Saloon, by Nancy Wilcox
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Kopusure” by Wilhelm Steiner After I gave birth, my tummy ached.I spat up ectoplasmic gas.I told the nurse to place my new sonon a basket of plastic Easter grass.I peeled back his crystalla,looked into his wet, black eyes.Feathers scattered to the floor as he said,"What's … Continue reading Alien Tot, by Ellen Lindquist
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Twins” by Senthil GK lust and much angerbecause only one of themcan obtain her love double betrayalwater and sweat are indeedmuch thicker than blood upsetthat her perfect Mr. Rightwas actually twin clones her quick departurethrough the falling snow --two hearts broken suicide or murder:each clone's … Continue reading Twin Clones Haiku, by Francis W. Alexander
