Author: Ben Targett
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Prophecy (a short story)
There once was hope, if heeded my word, You chose to keep my message unheard. The fire you cast my work into, Will “Godly” flesh and bone undo.
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Nostalgia
A long-form poem and reflection that I wrote about loneliness, loss and yearning.
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Wounded Commute
I originally wrote this poem after reflecting on many train journeys that I took in recent times. Trains are depressing; so many sad-looking strangers making a commute to their sad-looking jobs – or in some cases, moving steadily away from a happy place. We all tend to see strangers in the street as background characters,…
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Why is it called “Open Water”?
In this short analysis I explore why the title of C.A. Nelson’s 2021 novel has a deep meaning within the text. What exactly does “Open Water” mean as a metaphor, and how is it used for effect? And perhaps more importantly, where are those damned sharks I was promised?