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David Koehn

David Koehn has published work in dozens of publications. Most recently, his work can be found in places such as Rhino, Phoebe, Volt, and NER.

Spring 2012

Perishable Gods

By David Koehn

The road at noon, at dark, the mustard field, the field.
The dark barn door, a brown horse behind a white fence
—blindfolded, the white greenhouse, stone’s empty gate.
Inhale of air conditioner, hinge of the door, the moon.