What Song Can Sing It Back |
Issue 16
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For years I was captivated by the figure of Cassandra. And once I saw her naked, I lost my mind. She said she was a virgin, but no one would believe her. Then one day it happened. An imminent catastrophe sent stock prices through the roof. Cash in now, my instincts told me, before it is too late. But there was Cassandra, in a silk chiton, reeking of cheap perfume, whispering in my ear: It’s never too late.
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Robert Witmer has resided in Japan for the past 46 years. His poems have appeared in many print and online journals. He has also published two collections of poetry, Finding a Way (2016) and Serendipity (2023). A third book, Sunrise in a Rabbit Hole, will be published in 2025.
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