Instructions for Dancing

  1. Hitch rides down coarse gravel roads.
  2. Hitch these rides to the edge of the sea.
  3. Swim until shivering.
  4. Collect small shells along the shore.

  5. Up on the cliff above the beach: grasses sway the wind.
  6. Low-lying shrubs droop with thimble-shaped berries.
  7. Familiar berries.  
  8. Probably not poisonous.

  9. Woolen pillow.
10. Saltwood fire.
11. With fishing wire, the stringing of shells.
12: The stars.




Elena E. Johnson prioritizes the well-being of bees.


Published On: July 1, 2013
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Volume 7, Issue 3
Canada Day, 2013



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Introduction
Forget Magazine

The Falling Man
John Wall Barger

Dear Liza
Raoul Fernandes

After the Porcupine
Aisha Sasha John

Instructions For Dancing
Elena E. Johnson

Bionic
Sara Peters

Rapture Begets Sweater Begets Rapture
Suzannah Showler



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