a filling Station / MODLPress publication

Hey Mom, I've Been Censored

Published for Freedom to Read Week 2004, Hey Mom presents the work of 6 fine Calgary writers.

Chris Ewart

"hey
you want to see some wildlife?
he said by the river he said
a BEAVER
as big as a dog he said
the BEAVER?
no, the guy on the path"

J Alary

"The Anglican Church beside him blocks his path suddenly. Reg curses, claws the sandstone structure, hoping to push it out of his way, but the Church proves to be troublesome. It convulses, grabs hold of Reg and throws him to the pavement."

Jason Christie

"Never enter an elevator
at your enemies base."

Carmen Derkson

"brief opening mind the etymological spectre:
history sotto voce fraught whirling between the printer
and the caves emerging dervish"

Jocelyn Grossé

"[forward to. our toes touch. tango. clench jaw, a fist. what scars tell. calves undone. a mantra. discover narrative to]"

ryan fitzpatrick

"Hey, it's not like I invented violence. Plus, I
think my book contains an honest violence.
My Mommy and Daddy got a divorce
last year; sometimes, books give me an itch!
Enough to start work in my unheated garage!"

Published in 5.5 x 8.5 chapbook format (spine stapled) with lime green yearbook / punk rock cover. If you want a copy please contact ryan fitzpatrick (rcfmod@hotmail.com).