Horoscope

Everyone is under the slight influence
of stars. For example, today, Scorpio.

Dogs can smell it. The aroma
of sex and impending cataclysm.

Just because you can’t tell it’s coming,
doesn’t mean it’s not.

Then the subtle cycling
through a solar or lunar phase.

I’m not saying hold back on a large purchase
or be extra kind in your relationships.

I am saying that whoever you think
you are, think again.

"Miriam" by Natalie Korman

Following a career as a remodeling carpenter, Michael Favala Goldman reinvented himself as a poet, jazz clarinetist and translator of Danish literature. Michael’s nine books of original poetry have garnered many awards, including first place at the 2023 New England Book Festival and at the 2024 IPNE Awards. Among his eighteen translated books is his co-translation of The Copenhagen Trilogy, which was selected by the New York Times Best Books of the Century. He lives in Northampton, MA, where he has been running bi-monthly poetry critique groups since 2018. https://michaelfavalagoldman. com/.