In our September issue, “Four Poems” from Alexandra Tanner. Read on, for mini-goats, lobster mac n’ cheese, and mergrace.

1. What will you miss most about this world?

It’s a three-way tie between Chips Ahoy! cookies, YouTube videos of miniature goats, and Kimye.

2. “My Nephew Makes His Own Lipstick” is such a wonderful tiny revenge. What are people wearing in your favorite parade?

I live in Florida, and I always cry at Disney World parades– it’s some insane, visceral reaction to the music and the smiles and the unbelievable heat– and Princess Jasmine has the best outfit, hands down. I’d wear teal glitter harem pants every single day if I could.  Continue reading →