Our autumn 2020 issue, Halloween, included work by:

Ed Ahern, Colleen Anderson, Martins Deep, Ella Kate Dewees, Michael Estabrook, Shannon Gardner, John Grey, Rollin Jewett, Tori Lee, Charles Leggett, Avra Margariti, Thomas J Misuraca, S. Rupsha Mitra, Andy N, Iolana Paedelt, Somto Rodney, Rickey Rivers Jr., Judith Skillman, Claire Smith, Oliver Smith, Stanley Toledo, Pat Tompkins, Beulah Vega, David Walshe, & Jim Zola.

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  • Nancy Chipbonnet
    David Walshe’s poem “Nancy Chipbonnet” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • White Horse (extended version)
    David Walshe’s poem “White Horse (extended version)” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Hasten
    Rollin Jewett’s poem “Hasten” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • There’s a Spider in my Bed
    Rollin Jewett’s poem “There’s a Spider in my Bed” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Soul Catcher
    Rollin Jewett’s poem “Soul Catcher” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • There’s a Werewolf in my Closet
    Rollin Jewett’s poem “There’s a Werewolf in my Closet” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Bliss
    Tori Lee’s poem “Bliss” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • My heart is a mouth
    Tori Lee’s poem “My Heart is a Mouth” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Piscean
    Tori Lee’s poem “Piscean” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Lullaby for my little boy
    Thomas J Misuraca’s poem “Lullaby for my little boy” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Poltergeist
    Thomas J Misuraca’s poem “Poltergeist” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Worms
    Thomas J Misuraca’s poem “Worms” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Cyclops
    Stanley Toledo’s poem “The Cyclops” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Deliver us
    Somto Rodney’s poem “Deliver us” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Blessed are those who seek the dark
    Somto Rodney’s poem “Blessed are those who seek the dark” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Night before Diwali
    S. Rupsha Mitra’s poem “Night before Diwali” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Fall Song
    S. Rupsha Mitra’s poem “Fall Song” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Spider
    Rickey Rivers Jr.’s poem “The Spider” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Night Feast
    Rickey Rivers Jr.’s poem “Night Feast” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Protection
    Rickey Rivers Jr.’s poem “Protection” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Vampire Bat
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Vampire Bat” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Bigfoot
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Bigfoot” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Terror Bird
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Terror Bird” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Minotaur
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Minotaur” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Little Extinctions
    Oliver Smith’s poem “Little Extinctions” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • I Asked My Love on Halloween
    Oliver Smith’s poem “I Asked My Love on Halloween” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Wedding the Ratcatcher’s Daughter
    Oliver Smith’s poem “The Ratcatcher’s Daughter” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Five-Fingered Root
    Judith Skillman’s poem “The Five-Fingered Root” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Silver Years
    Judith Skillman’s poem “Silver Years” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • First Impression
    John Grey’s poem “First Impression” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Stranded
    John Grey’s poem “Stranded” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Too Many Bones
    John Grey’s poem “Too Many Bones” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Murder-Suicide
    John Grey’s poem “Murder-Suicide” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Your First Lover
    John Grey’s poem “Your First Lover” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Words from a dead woman
    Iolana Paedelt’s poem “Words from a dead woman” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Trick or Treat
    Ed Ahern’s poem “Trick or Treat” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Lane
    Beulah Vega’s poem “The Lane” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Witches of Fur and Teeth
    Avra Margariti’s poem “Witches of Fur and Teeth” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Moths, The Rabbits
    Avra Margariti’s poem “The Moths, The Rabbits” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Behold, a Rabbit-Footed Boy
    Avra Margariti’s poem “Behold, a Rabbit-Footed Boy” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • So Long (See You Tomorrow)
    Avra Margariti’s poem “So Long (See You Tomorrow)” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Bell Jar Problem
    Avra Margariti’s poem “The Bell Jar Problem” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Social Bonding for Little Monsters
    Avra Margariti’s poem “Social Bonding for Little Monsters” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Pumpkin’s Watch
    Colleen Anderson’s poem “Pumpkin’s Watch” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Wedding Night
    Claire Smith’s poem “Wedding Night” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Caught in a Starless Sky
    Claire Smith’s poem “Caught in a Starless Sky” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Dance of the Skeletons
    Claire Smith’s poem “Dance of the Skeletons” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Friday the Thirteenth: You Can’t Get to Heaven…
    Charles Leggett’s poem “Friday the Thirteenth: You Can’t Get to Heaven” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Fauci / Cerberus Test Conundrum
    Charles Leggett’s poem “Fauci / Cerberus Test Conundrum” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • “It’s All” Blues
    Charles Leggett’s poem “’It’s All’ Blues” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • St. James Bar and Eatery, and its prior incarnation Rosebud, Seattle, WA
    Charles Leggett’s poem “St. James Bar and Eatery, and its prior incarnation Rosebud, Seattle, WA” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Artist Chooses Her Coat of Arms
    Charles Leggett’s poem “The Artist Chooses Her Coat of Arms” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Map of Artist’s Dream Life
    Charles Leggett’s poem “Map of Artist’s Dream Life” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • 719 E. Pike Street
    Charles Leggett’s poem “719 E. Pike Street” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • Gallows’ Lullaby
    Avra Margariti’s poem “Gallows’ Lullaby” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • According to the Sermon of Reverend Collier *
    Andy N’s poem “According to the Sermon of Reverend Collier” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Ghost of Mayfield Station
    Andy N’s poem “The Ghost of Mayfield Station” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Heaton Park Tunnel Mystery
    Andy N’s poem “The Heaton Park Tunnel Mystery” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.
  • The Ghost of Dukinfield Cemetery
    Andy N’s poem “The Ghost of Dukinfield Cemetery” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Halloween 2020 issue.