Tim Kahl

Tim Kahl

Tim Kahl is the author of four books, the most recent being Omnishambles (Bald Trickster, 2019). His work has been published in many literary journals in the US and abroad. He is also editor of Clade Song [ http://www.cladesong.com ]. He is the vice president and events coordinator of The Sacramento Poetry Center. He plays flutes, guitars, ukuleles, charangos, and cavaquinhos. He currently teaches at California State University, Sacramento, where he sings lieder while walking on campus between classes. [ http://www.timkahl.com ]

Men at the End of Their Strings

Journal Article

After the cars carefully search for
and lurch into their parking spots
and the extra pants are packed
in case of a wave’s sneak attack…