Then I’ll Sing

by Ellen Huang response to a classroom poem titled “Stop Talking” The Sea Witch told me speech was uselessSharp and blunt words alike cause woundsThe Blue Fairy told me it’s quite hard to be realPuppetry, trickery leads down to ruin The Emperor told me they’ll see right through meWe all dress things up for a reasonThe Genie told me better Read More

Coffeeshop Alias

by Ellen Huang She comes in with black-framed glasses to see the menubut takes them off briefly for a flicker of posed reflection. She may come with black tee,bright characters, cheap amulet from Amazon& overstuffed Ugly Duckling tote bag. She may take extra time staring like a psychic,but the menu she’s choosing from seems to be something improvised in the Read More