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The Don Magazine Features is an archive of writing from across all issues of the magazine, showcasing original fiction, poetry, interviews, and personal perspectives. It highlights the voices and ideas that have shaped Don over time, offering readers a way to revisit standout pieces and discover work they may have missed. Together, these selections reflect the range and spirit of the magazine’s creative community.

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Instructions
Poetry Jerry Gordon Poetry Jerry Gordon

Instructions

When I die, steal my bones
and give some to Ophelia
so she can weave them
through her hands
like ashy-fragile pansies.

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The Writing on The Wall 
Poetry Elizabeth Ashley LaBelle Poetry Elizabeth Ashley LaBelle

The Writing on The Wall 

I pound my fists against the wall and a guttural scream rips from my core. My fingers splay out and scratch down the wall. A choked sob escapes me as I drag myself down—tears and flecks of drywall fall under my nails. 

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À l’unisson 
Poetry Gisèle Tchitchiama Poetry Gisèle Tchitchiama

À l’unisson 

Mes mots sont sous tes yeux, 
Ces mots sont sous tes mains. 
Je peins les mots qui s’absentent, 
Tu écris ce que je pense. 

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Bird/Gate or 鳥(居)
Poetry Iris Wright Poetry Iris Wright

Bird/Gate or 鳥(居)

I am living here
perched above you.
Please love me,
though I am only a small sparrow
who dreamed of being a raven
who would quarrel with temple cats
but never win.

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