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Bryant Literary Review

Volume 6 (2005)

Editor's Note

When Stephen King is asked, "How do you write?" he always answers succinctly, "One word at a time." It is in this way that a writer chooses each word with precision, sculpting a consequential array of thoughts, feelings, and connotations. Each individual word has a particular color, shape, sound and taste, and is accordingly handpicked and arranged in a syntax that creates meaning.

Despite how carefully selected each word and sentence may be, however, once written, the end-meaning lies solely in the perception of the reader. For unlike the universal formulae that designate meaning for us in everyday life, the written word allows each reader the opportunity to create their own meaning. When you read the finely crafted stories and poems we have selected from thousands of submitted manuscripts for this issue of the BLR, what meaning will you create?

It is my pleasure to invite you to explore our sixth edition. Rhode Island is a poetic place, with a rich and growing community of writers. This issue features a special section of some of our best.

On behalf of our BLR staff, I would like to thank all those who submitted work, whether or not we were able to publish it. In addition, I'd like to thank The Pawtucket Times, The Woonsocket Call, Bryant University Academic Affairs Division, the University Advancement Division, and the Department of English and Cultural Studies. Their support and enthusiasm make the BLR possible.

Escape and enjoy,
Steven Proulx, Student Editor

Title Page

Table of Contents

Editors' Note

Contributors

Fiction

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Focal and Idey
Ruth Abat Cooper

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Fat Broad
Darren Defrain

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A Dangerous World
Chris Henry

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Outside Leadville
Emily Morganti

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Baby and House
Catherine Austin Alexander

Poetry

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Announcement
Paul Hostovsky

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Dramaturgy
Philip Dacey

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American Men
Matt Zambitto

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Cave Bull
Dan Stryk

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Teacher's Names
Charles Harper Webb

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Greatness
Charles Harper Webb

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Newport Ferry
Nancy Sullivan

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Long Term Touching
Martha Christina

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Prison
Elizabeth Percer

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Dead Professor
Dan Dabrowski

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Alchemy
Peggy Ann Tartt

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Detroit
Michelle Brooks

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For the First Time
Joanna Noble

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Picasso's Bowl
Natasha Marin

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I will go
David Rogers

Editors

Editor
Tom Chandler
Fiction Editor
Diana Cruz
Managing Editor
M.J. Kim
Associate Editor
Lucie Koretsky
Student Editor
Steven Proulx

Additional Information

Design and Layout
Rebecca Chandler
Cover Photo
"Hawk Feathers" by Tom Chandler