Phlip Arima

Phlip Arima is a Toronto-based poet and fiction writer with five books to his credit. His work has been adapted to both video and stage. He has collaborated with musicians, dancers and fine artists in multi-media performances featuring his poetry. Selections from his books are available at www.phliparima.com.

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Eighteen Six

Heat from a vent

in the floor. Blowing snow

through an open window. A shadow

across the ceiling.

I exhale

more than I absorb.

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Thirteen Eight

Obsolete faith. Intensive care.

A trench. A bridge. A place

where echoes resonate.

I want to turn off

all my devices.

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