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How do you spell relief? The Curious Boy spells it, C O N V I C T E D. The Cautionary Man doesn’t know how to spell it.

Takes awhile to get into the shower. I slip in cautiously, use the grab bar, pull the bath bench in behind me.

In To Mend Infinity, poet Kate Matesic shares their experience of losing abilities as their chronic illness changes and progresses.


In her newest poem, Knee Brace veteran Diane Funston writes about arthritis, family, and the darkest time of year.

1. Are you more or less tired now than you were before starting this questionnaire?

I bled like ink through paper Painted over watercolour Every season, same reason Leaving phantoms, pink fusion
