pbrppThe nineteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2021 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States. There are over 70 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure.ppbrppSampling by Wendy Galgan, Boothbay, MEppbrppFalse DawnppbrppbrppRice paper walls glow grey.ppI wake the children, ppbathe and dress them, ppgive them calming herbsppsteeped in boiling water, ppsing to them until theyppdrift to sleep in their chairs.ppbrppHis letter waits on my dressing table.ppEbony on ivory tells me, ppNo married man may fly.ppAbove it, he stares from a pictureppsent from the air base.ppAround his neck, ppblack ink on white silk, pphe wears my name, ppthe name that prevents his flying.ppbrppI sit at the table, ppreach up to twist my hair, ppanchor it with combs -ppivory woven into ebony -ppcareful to kee