Ask the Author: Lane Falcon

In our July issue, “Three Poems” by Lane Falcon. Look on for dishonest cars, black daisies, and nervous bibles.

1. There are such ghosts in “Amber.” If they were to make themselves known, where in these stanzas would they be hiding?

Probably the last stanza, the on-looker stanza. The poem honorsÂ someone who is idoliized– a heroine– but estranged. Someone I love and admire, although I hardly ever see her anymore.

2. Those strings of black daisies: a testament to what?

Rebellion, strength, opposition, adaptation.

3. I love the close, dark spaces of “Apology.” I ask because I’m curious, because the text and audio contradict: which is more honest, a Hyundai or a Nissan?

Neither.

4. Whom do you have yet to apologize to?

Today I feel like I should apologize to everyone. I want to apologize to anyone I ever hurt by being glib or saying the wrong thing. Especially in matters of love, you can’t judge other people’s relationships.

5. “Motel Alone” reads like waking up. What is your favorite implication?

Chin up, little bible! is my favorite line. I like the panicky cheer. I also like that I found somewhere to appropriately use an exclamation point.