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Justin Burnett (he/him) has appeared in Montage. A selection of his poetry is forthcoming in the anthology 14 International Younger Poets (Art and Letters, 2021). He paints old houses in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Just started working again—

Just started working again— A coworker cut his arm. He laughed, “Horizontal for attention, Vertical for results?” Apparently this was a saying. “Exactly,” I said. It was August, we were...

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The acknowledgement

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I’m trying to be gentle with myself, but what if I never believe my body when it tells me what happened?

Have the time of your life!*

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*Common side effects may include but are not limited to: harassment, stalking, getting drugged, passing out in...

To the fathers who do not abuse their daughters

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On my street I am witness to the young men who carry the pink-flowered backpacks of little girls, who...