Ra Gabriel translated into Espanol by Andy Riverbed (que buena honda!)

Check out poet Andy Riverbed reading translations of my poetry (Spanish and English). Also, don't forget to click the newest issue of litchaos.com where you'll find an interview with Andy that explains such mysteries as to why Andy was once called 1910.

You can pre-order Damaged, Riverbed's book, at the Coatlism Bookstore. It's due out January 1st, 2009 but we hope they'll be available earlier than that. They make a great xmas present!

matt damon does mcconaughey

Matt Damon does a funny impression of Matthew McConaughey.

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New Poem

One poem about religion at the Clockwise Cat. This site always puts out great work, and this issue is no exception. Also, there is a lot of great surrealistic art to go with the poetry. It's really a well done magazine. I am happy to be a part of it. Enjoy.

Doppelgänger (Ra!ph-Michael Gabriel Chiaia)

Many of you know this already, Ra! is the alter-ego of Ra!ph. Ra! is a bit racier, a bit more aggressive, Ralph is more polished, more mature. Well, that was the idea in the beginning and a chance to big up each other. Now, as the years have wound together and smell like potpourri, they have decided to re-unite. The melding is taking place on madswirl.com and elsewhere. I just wanted to let you in on the little secret.

All the best,
Ra! Gabriel

Ra's back

Three new poems at madswirl.com. Check them out. And look for litchaos's new collaborative project.

Ra's back in business.

When the yellow bird's note was almost stopped;
And half formed the green plum's fruit;
Sitting and grieving, Ra spun Ra spun
He carried his cup and was drinking alone:
Suddenly he heard a knocking sound at the door:
they rejoiced they rejoiced!

The Save the Cleavage Foundation

New poem out at Clockwise Cat called "Donate Now". It's in the spirit of Donald Barthelme. The idea of this issue of Clockwise Cat is to get your inspiration from a famous writer.

Another one of my poems "Two Korean Students Blather in a Coffee Shop in Seoul" is featured below. Enjoy that as well.

Also, Ralph-Michael Chiaia, Misti Rainwater-Lites, and David McLean have poems in this issue. Check those out as well.