Christian HankelOn minda tree in winter single on the hilltop could disappear into the gray sky but for the heavy load of crows a cacophony all sound and flurry…1 min read·Nov 23, 2021----
Christian HankelThe Ballad of the Queen of Diamonds and the Suicide KingHe was a boy of limited fortune, she was a girl of backstreet fame. He found her number on a matchbook with a plea for redemption, they…2 min read·Oct 3, 2021----
Christian HankelThis is not a poem, this is a call to actionYou are not broken.2 min read·May 27, 2021----
Christian HankelBlack boxIn the time of separation, when distance was compassion, I saw her once a week through a flat screen. I spoke words at a machine and…2 min read·Aug 20, 2020----
Christian HankelBlueThere must be a sun out there floating in the blue, somewhere out of sight, out of mind, out of her mind.2 min read·Mar 9, 2020----
Christian HankelTo plant the nut of the poison treeWhy is not relevant yet that is where I wander, beneath branches knotted and woven, searching for shoots in the twilight where nothing…2 min read·Feb 11, 2020----
Christian HankelA vision on a plane to AtlantaYou came to me as we lifted off, my eyes closed, body twisted sideways in my seat, hoping to sleep, knowing I wouldn’t. Your pale face…1 min read·Jan 31, 2020----