New Book! Vacancy / No Vacancy by John Sierpinski

The room we check into
is dark and dirty. They cut corners,
even replaced the heat lamp
in the bathroom

with a yellow light bulb.
Lynn says, Are you going to sit
on that filthy, old La-Z-Boy?
At this point, I don’t give a damn.

I’m exhausted,
drove another six hundred miles,
feeling like that OTR truck driver
falling asleep at the wheel.

- John Sierpinski -

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New Book! Magic Mountain by David Chorlton

The deep earth doesn’t rhyme
with the saguaro. Memories sink down
until they are forgotten
and only
the coyotes find their way
to sanctuary on
the hottest days when the sky
shines
into an evening
which is a one and only
in the now in which
the mountain is an eyelid
closing over time.

David Chorlton

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Open Poetry Reading August 7. 5-7 PM

 

Open Poetry Reading

August 7, 2022 5-7 PM

at

The Retreat Center Bookstore Stage

Bring a mask, a lawn chair,
and a free standing umbrella for comfort

as well as your own poetry to read!
Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!

Sponsored by The Joshua Tree Folk School

Come early (open 7a.m. - 3 p.m.) and enjoy the
Joshua Tree Retreat Center Cafe/Restaurant

located at the large red dot on the map.

Map:

New Issue Released! Cholla Needles 68

 

The cover painting is by Jake Munns

The dynamic writing in this issue is by:

Cynthia Anderson

Toti O’Brien

Tobi Alfier

Margot Audrey Block

Marlene M. Tartaglione

Antonia Richards

James Marvelle

Brian Beatty

Rubén Darío

Kent Wilson

and Ishikawa Takuboku

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Book Release Party! July 24, 5-7 PM

 

Sunday, July 24, 5-7 PM. 

We are celebrating three fabulous poets with new books to share! Kendall Johnson, John Sierpinski & Jonathan Ferrini will read from and sign copies of their new work at the Retreat Book Store, located at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center.

We are entering through the main gate and following the signs to the office (bookstore is near the office). Plenty of space to social distance, and plenty of parking. Feel free to bring a mask, a lawn chair, and a sun umbrella for your personal comfort. There is limited seating available on-site if you do not have a chair. There is a restroom available at the bookstore. 

Bring a friend and enjoy the party! If you have questions, message us, or send rich an email - editor@chollaneedles.com. Good times!!! 

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Open Poetry Reading July 3, 5-7 PM

 

Open Poetry Reading

July 3, 2022 5-7 PM

at

The Retreat Center Bookstore Stage

Bring a mask, a lawn chair,
and a free standing umbrella for comfort

as well as your own poetry to read!
Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!

Sponsored by The Joshua Tree Folk School

Come early (open 7a.m. - 3 p.m.) and enjoy the
Joshua Tree Retreat Center Cafe/Restaurant

located at the large red dot on the map.

Map:

New Issue Released! Cholla Needles 67

Cover art by Kennedy Knight

This issue features the wonderful writings of
Jeffrey Alfier
Adélia Prado
Jeremy Szuder
Bharti Bansal
David Chorlton
Hannah Szenes
James Marvelle
Vicente Aleixandre
Federico García Lorca
Konstantínos Pétrou Kaváfis
Ishikawa Takuboku

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