I must admit that the main thing I hate about TV commercials
is that there are human beings in them—not always, but most
of the time.
I also hate most of the other stuff on TV that has human beings
talking their talk, which 99 percent of the time goes in one ear
and sails out the other.
Listening to these humans makes me realize that I’m wasting
my time and my life. That what I really need to do is get away
from the box and do other things, even if it’s only twiddling
my thumbs in front of the window or painting by numbers.
This realization also makes me wish I were a wild animal
who could sustain itself off what is most abundant in the forest,
or even the jungle, so long as I was at the top of the food chain
and had more than a fighting chance. . .
Jeffrey Zable
Jeffrey Zable is a teacher, conga drummer/percussionist who plays Afro-Cuban folkloric music for dances classes and rumbas around the San Francisco Bay Area, and a writer of poetry, flash-fiction, and non-fiction. He's published five chapbooks and his writing has appeared in hundreds of literary magazines and anthologies more recently in The Paradox, Beach Chair, Hot Pot, Witcraft, Rundelania, Cacti Fur, Uppagus, and many others. . .
Claudia Wysocky
Claudia Wysocky is a 16-year-old Polish poet based in New York, celebrated for her evocative creations that capture life's essence through emotional depth and rich imagery. With over five years of experience in fiction writing, her poetry has appeared in various local newspapers and literary magazines. Wysocky believes in the transformative power of art and views writing as a vital force that inspires her daily. Her works blend personal reflections with universal themes, making them relatable to a broad audience. Actively engaging with her community on social media, she fosters a shared passion for poetry and creative expression.