Andrew
Hubbard recently moved back to Indiana after ten years in Houston,
Texas. He has had five books published, including, most recently, his
first book
of poetry, "Things That Get You," which was produced by Interactive Press. He was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2015.
~Andrew Hubbard
JANUARY 2016
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Carnival Games
Who can resist those bright
Simple-looking games
With indefatigable pitchmen
And plush bear prizes?
Of course
The milk bottles never fall over
Of course
The dart never hits the balloon
Of course
The softball rolls out of the basket
You know you can’t win
But you play the game anyway.
It’s a lot like love.
~Andrew Hubbard
JANUARY 2016
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