Chapter 6 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read companion poem Jake and Armando know they need to be careful, Padre’s discerning grin and eerie propensity to know way more about everything going on in the valley than anyone should, causes them to over-censor anything …
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Chapter 5 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read companion poem In a pattern that’s quickly becoming routine, Quando trots into Jake’s room an hour after sunup, stops at the side of the bed, leans in with a grin that looks like a laugh, and …
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Companion poem for chapter 5 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read chapter What becomes of a dreamer after dreams come true, what’s left for lovers when time and distance separate you. Can anything conquer a heart in repair, or are we left to wander …
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Companion poem for chapter 4 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read original poem, read chapter Old oaks yearn to yield more freelyto the Santa Anna’s, just a dust blows through tracks as rapidly as they’re laid in the same sad way our past cascades …
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Old oaks yearn to yield more freelyto the Santa Anna’s. Dust blows through tracks as rapidlyas they’re laid the same way our past cascades over acollision of words left unspoken and moments allowed to pass.Easy memories are seldom retained,which is why we grow hard in …
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Chapter 4 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read companion poem Long past midnight, after fierce Santa Anna’s rest and the May moon descends, Jake toils in solitude, processing malted mash into Mula. He has a semi-annual commitment to keep, and the Quintana Brothers are …
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Companion poem for chapter 1 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read original poem, read chapter The yellow-striped hawk dives and dips in an insatiable drive for prey. From high above and far removed he hears everything, sees even more. He dances with diabolical delight …
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The yellow-striped beltway hawk divesand dips in its insatiable drive for prey.From high above and far removedhe hears everything;sees even more. He danceswith diabolical delight atthe very thought of controlling all he can.But unlike the others, this forest mouse isdeceptively strong. With practiced patiencethe trivial …
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Companion poem for chapter 1 of the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read companion poem Alvarez arrives at the Albuquerque Sunport with an overhead bag in one hand and a trench coat in the other. He doesn’t plan on staying long, but since New Mexico monsoons …
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Chapter 2 from the R.M. Dolin novel, “Trophic Cascade”Read companion poem Armando and the PhDs are huddled around the Al Azar’s poker table, which has been transformed into a makeshift command center, when Jake, Preston, and Marcos arrive. Dario, who gallantly remained at Jake’s hoping …
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