Trains

Paintings and poetry by Julia Cost   I like to stand on train platforms very close to the edge and feel the rush of the cars charging past me When they are finally gone I feel like I am going to fall over I like to stand hands-free in speeding […]

July 5, 2012  |  Read Article

Reflections on the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance’s Student Showcase

By Julia Cost Sometimes, when I watch dance, it feels like falling into a black hole Even before it has begun something about the line of dancers shifting subtlely, eyes downcast makes the air bend irrepressibly upon itself Solo in front of crowd Beneath half lowered lids she sees out […]

May 24, 2012  |  Read Article

A Study of Containment

By Julia Coast I used to be on the prowl for it Sniffing for small drafts in February and March Until one day it was everywhere On the sun-whitened concrete of the driveway I became what could only be called Uncontainable Unshaven skinny legs flying Unbridled in the middle of […]

May 10, 2012  |  Read Article

A Study of Grandeur

By Julia Cost A Study of grandeur Part I On my way home at night, I pass a castle A man is stretched across the doorstep spotlit Part II On the escalator, a woman, pink pants, white turban Races halfway up and sits down Metal throne ascending into blinding white […]

April 26, 2012  |  Read Article

A Study of Unison

By Julia Cost when i love unison I like watching how faces wear the evening the crease of skin between eye and nose drawing vaguely tighter making everyone look a little more vulnerable, a little more animal I like heavy rain too That the man and woman arguing on a […]

April 12, 2012  |  Read Article