May 1985 John AshberyRichard BarnesD BerryDavid BottomsJon DavisTable of ContentsFrom this IssuePoempoetry-magazineFrom the magazine:The PlayBy David Wagoner Read More Poempoetry-magazineFrom the magazine:A Murder of CrowsBy Gary Fincke Read More Poempoetry-magazineFrom the magazine:Reading DickensBy Michael Waters Read More Table of ContentsDavid WagonerThe PlayOur FatherOur ModelMockingbirdGary FinckeA Murder of CrowsThe Local CemeteryMichael WatersReading DickensAlbert GoldbarthBrotherlyPoem Whose Last Sentence Is 17 Syllables after a SuggestionSteerageJon DavisWhite Body, Green MossDavid BottomsHomage to Lester FlattAppearancesDabney StuartListeningCommentJohn AshberySacred Beings: Writers in Recorded ConversationCONTRIBUTORSJohn AshberyDavid BottomsJon DavisGary FinckeAlbert GoldbarthDabney StuartDavid WagonerMichael Waters