Photography © Glenn Bowie

 

A Scene in the Life of Saint Jerome

The gas station
in the middle of the desert
is a destination
made for saints
and since Jerry’s got a grand beard
he knows it’s the place for him.
Jerry’s a no mirage man,
knowing where to find the next oasis
to cool your engine.
He’s a saint, but no prophet
and always good for a ride.
Jerry’s a straight shooter
in his Chevrolet,
not given to falling for temptations
in the Saint Anthony, Flaubert
fancy flight sort of way.
Jerry’s got a full tank
and ready to go.

 
 
John Greiner is a writer and visual artist living in New York City. He was educated at the New School for Social Research. Greiner’s work has appeared in Antiphon, Sand Journal, Otoliths, Survision, Sein und Werden, Empty Mirror, Sensitive Skin, Unarmed, Street Value and numerous other magazines. His books of poetry include In An Attic Palace Beneath a Slaughtered Sky (Arteidolia Press), Circuit (Whiskey City Press), Turnstile Burlesque (Crisis Chronicles Press) and Bodega Roses (Good Cop/Bad Cop Press).

Glenn Bowie is a published poet, lyricist, musician and photographer from the Boston area. He also owns and operates an elevator company that supplies custom-built elevators for clients from New England to Hollywood. The author of two poetry and photograph collections (Under the Weight of Whispers and Into the Thorns and Honey) from Big Table Publishing, he donates all profits from his books to various charities for the homeless and local animal shelters.