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The Little Prince

Posted on April 6, 2020 by John Biscello

Happy birthday, Little Prince! 77 years ago today (April 6, 1943) Le Petit Prince was published in France. This star-carved gem of a book, which remains one of my heart-play favorites, bestowed a timeless message that continues to echo with … Continue reading →

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Distances

Posted on April 5, 2020 by John Biscello

We matched distances— parallel tracks of chilled air, merging warm in touch.

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Jazz

Posted on April 5, 2020 by John Biscello

Syncing into tune, we whistle past the graveyard— Stars, moon, all that jazz.

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Thirteen Ways of Visioning a Crow

Posted on April 5, 2020 by John Biscello

I. Remember that nouns, verbs and adjectives are made-up things. Crows, on the other hand, are real to life, and winged. II. Place a walnut at the edge of a curb. Wait for a crow to swoop down and take … Continue reading →

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Fools-Day

Posted on April 1, 2020 by John Biscello

In honor of April Fool’s, and to all the world’s wise fool mystics, beautiful innocents, and cliff-diving dreamers: To marvel dumbly, and trespass, with a sense of the infinite backlighting a wink– this, the way of the Fool, or sacred … Continue reading →

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What You Can’t See

Posted on March 31, 2020 by John Biscello

Sunset, beading flashfire sparks and gilded symmetry, upon the gloss-dark wings of crows, who, in brazen observance, caw with religious fervor, an airing of lyrics intimately vested to the secret lives of children, walking home, winged.

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Transformation

Posted on March 30, 2020 by John Biscello

There are times when it is necessary for the body to become its own cradle, a nest-fed rocking and grave trembling toward the loam of ceremony and siege, and while transformation isn’t easy, if you listen closely, tender ear to … Continue reading →

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Starfucking

Posted on March 29, 2020 by John Biscello

It was driving me crazy. I couldn’t stand the teasing anymore, the eternal seductiveness, so I fabled right through the roof and into the capacious night-sky to be with the stars, those luminous coquettes and avatars of celestial elegance, on … Continue reading →

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Lit Trailers

Posted on March 27, 2020 by John Biscello

A series of trailers that were created for two of my novels: Broken Land and Nocturne Variations (Unsolicited Press). Videos and music by Anthony Distefano.

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Nursery Bones

Posted on March 27, 2020 by John Biscello

A radio play by John Biscello, originally aired on KNCE (Taos). Existential burlesque in which layers are peeled and the past/present/future converge in the name of love everlasting. Featuring John Biscello and Kirry Nelson, with music by Ben Wright.   … Continue reading →

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