2014 VOLUME XVIII Art and literature by Copper Mountain College students and community members Joshua Tree, California 2014 Art and literature by Copper Mountain College students and community members Howl Art & Literary Magazine, Copyright 2014 by Copper Mountian College Foundation students, faculty and members of the community. Manufactured in the United States. All rights reserved. No part of this book my be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permision in writing from the publisher, exept by a review, who may quote brief passages in a review. Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Staff Photo: Michael Bryant Cover Art: Miguel Jimenez Print Design and Layout: Melissa Sabol Production Coordinator: Oasis Office Supply, Inc. 4 Acknowledgements Editor: Ellen e Baird Faculty Editor: Robert Wanless Student Editors: Charlotte Burns Steven Lusk Katie-Lynn Sarchet 5 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine “THE FEATHER” Certain exemplary works were selected by the editing team for Howl’s Writing Challenge. Winners of the Writing Challenge receive cash awards generously funded by the Copper Mountain College Foundation. 2014 Howl recognized thirteen winners. Those works are tactfully indicated throughout the edition with this feather. 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 15 ART & LITERATURE 21 Charcoal Drawing 22 by Ed Zeppenfeldt Waves of Emotions 23 by Cynthia Aholelei The Influence of Words 24 by Cynthia Aholelei The Rationalist’s Mind 26 by Charlotte Burns Charcoal Figure Study 28 by Heather Schmidt November 29 by Charlotte Burns Swallowed Up 30 by Courtney Paige Freeman Isometric Study 32 by Amber Mendez Isometric Study 33 by Jamie Hayward 8 Table of Contents Among the Wastes of Time 35 by Greg Gilbert Blue Landscape 45 by Jim Hanson Hand Me Down Time 46 by Mike Green Landscape 51 by Linda Soto Beneath the Bianary 52 by Jessica Griffin Electromagnetic 54 by Jessica Griffin Reflection 55 by Erika Lynn Hasley Untitled 56 by Erika Lynn Hasley Existing 57 by Brittany Hernandez Value Study 58 by Jamie Hayward Whispering with Wind 59 by Jhulana Jennings 9 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine Riding Fearless 60 by Jhulana Jennings It’s a Novelty Thing 61 by Jhulana Jennings Love and War 62 by Lisa Kehl Peace 63 by Aubrey Leahy A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waist 64 by Aubrey Leahy Cadence 66 by Caitlin Logan Planets Aligned 68 by Linda Soto The Canary 69 by Caitlin Logan Signs in the Heavens 70 by Christopher McCarthy A Color 72 by Celyn McGoo Boom 73 by Celyn McGoo 10 Table of Contents Human Trash 74 by Wendy K. Matzke Water 75 by Wendy K. Matzke Line Cross 76 by Linda Soto Cold 77 by Jessica May Unintended Metaphors 78 by Jessica May Curving Tunnels 79 by Linda Soto Awaken 80 by Chenoa Neiberger Life 101 82 by Daniel Palmer Key to Nothing 83 by Daniel Palmer Marker Drawing 84 by Melinda Tomasello Justice in Corruption 85 by Daniel Palmer 11 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine Home Run Nothing 86 by Daniel Palmer Revolutionary Leader 87 by Daniel Palmer Fragmented 88 by Michelle Aldana Shh...Noa 89 by Daniel Palmer Banshees 90 by Shannon B. Rumsey Afghanistan 92 by Shannon B. Rumsey Pouring Letters 95 by Roberto De La Cruz Knotted roots 96 by Linda Soto Oklahoma Meadow 97 by Shannon B. Rumsey Moving Pictures (Silent Movies) 98 by Katie-Lynn Sarchet Line Cross 99 by Linda Soto 12 Table of Contents The Gravedigger, Part I 101 by Torrance Brent Simpson II Triangle> 106 by Torrance Brent Simpson II Skelton Study 108 by Lisa Henderson It’s Better to Stay 109 by Torrance Brent Simpson II Lord of the Crest 111 by Navarre ‘Navigator’ Unruh The Myth of Tears 115 by Zachary Allen Zietz Head Crowd 116 by Linda Soto WRITERS’ BIOGRAPHIES 117 SPONSORS 124 13 A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Although I know this letter will likely read longer than it should, and it will be read by fewer than it ought to, those of you who know me for my loquacity and love me for the narratives that precede every answer and explanation will read on; that may be enough. This letter will be arranged chronologically due to the fact that I cannot begin to assign importance to those who made this moment possible. Who is to say which is mightiest? The smallest breeze which ripples 15 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine the pool extends its effects on the sphere as much so as that of a stone skipped from shore. Any and every action, even those regrettable, has played its part in this magazine you now hold. I suppose this journey began for me in the mid- 1990s as an undergraduate student at the Poly Technic university in San Luis Obispo: Cal Poly. Our liberal arts college was small. It did not take long for me to come under the guidance of Al Landwehr and join in an excellent and intimate readers’ group. Those people, Leigh Anne and Matt especially, gave me the critical mentoring and laudatory feedback to inspire me to begin and to motivate me to continue. Even during the longest lapses of writer’s ennui, I go back to the criticism and praise those first readers honestly gave. Following my post secondary degree, and way too many more of Al’s classes than allowed, I was fortunate to work on my MFA in creative writing with Kate Haake in the non-residency program offered through Cal State Northridge during the early part of 2000. Here again, I worked with a small and talented group of writers and professors who taught me much that has stayed with me today. With these professionals, I was outside of my fan base and sphere of influence. I had to hold my own and accept the tough love, which forced me to work from another place inside of me that I did not know existed. Burrowing is a technique I gratefully came away with and created “Hobie, 333 Stunt.” 16 A Letter from the Editor The new millennium brought me to Copper Mountain College and the Creative Writing and Literary Society run by Greg Gilbert. Working as an adjunct instructor allowed me time to meet with and gather sage advice from the remarkably talented writers in the Literary Society. Donald Sachs and Les Rogers graciously read, reviewed and wrote on numerous editions of “Tell Them it’s Amber.” Hopefully submitting my works to Howl that first year, I felt having a piece selected for submission was monumental. I never would have been able to imagine then that I would be sitting here today as editor of this fine literary magazine. Greg Gilbert regretfully resigned as editor of Howl after he retired from full time professorship at CMC. There was a dark period when Howl was pitched this way and that. In 2013, I was honored with the position of faculty editor of Howl. Soon enough, I put together an eager group of editors, both student and faculty. We would meet at Pie for the People and throw everything on the table, including the pies. None of us had any real idea of what to do, and we had a lot of great ideas. Richard Sanchez was a valuable asset in that he had worked as a volunteer editor on Howl for several years. He gave our team some structure and guidelines that we desperately needed. 17 Howl 2014 - Literary Magazine Katie-Lynn Sarchet had also worked on the previous editions and brought with her knowledge of the finer details which streamlined a lot of our work – to some people’s chagrin. As a student volunteer, she dedicated much time and many memory receptors as our unofficial secretary. Katie-Lynn was always ready to help in a heart beat, and she and I traded losing and finding marbles. We will miss her. Robert Wanless I met at the previous Howl reading. I had no idea who he was, and – honestly – his intensity frightened me a bit. I learned to channel it, though, and use it in places where I was more timid. Always courageous, respectful, and loyal, Rob helped lift us from our moments of despair. As a part-time faculty volunteer, he made connections and kept things in balance in order to make this year’s Howl a success. Charlotte Burns had been a student of mine, and I was smitten with her from the first day I met her. As a volunteer, she helped coordinate some of our events throughout the valley in addition to submitting some fine art work and poems. Her artistry and style added some needed levity to the project. Steven Lusk, also a previous student of mine, eagerly joined our team as a volunteer. Together, he and I laughed so much during the making of this magazine. His musical and other professional contacts in the community helped round out our events. In a pinch, he rallied the players to bring Howl up a notch. “I don’t like 1920’s Paris.” 18 A Letter from the Editor Sandy Smith was indefatigable as our Foundation supporter and all around cheer leader. She knows how to get things done, and she showcased this year’s Howl from the get go. She never neglected to let me know how much she believed in me and in this project. Her enthusiasm bolstered my confidence. Sandy is someone I always want on my team. Without Sandy, Howl would not be possible. Michael Bryant was my student for a year.