This month’s zine is beautiful! I hope you get a chance to read it. I print these at home. The more art there is, the longer it takes print. February’s volume takes 11 minutes to print ONE zine. The normal amount is right around 7 minutes. It’s a beauty, thanks to the wonderful artists who donated original art. This month, Corridor also collaborated with Wishful Thinking Press. We also offer readers a “I LOVE Zines” sticker inside each zine.
Reading February’s collection, I can’t help but notice a common theme of presence, belonging, and the fear of fading away. Some poems ask questions, but others answer. In “A Shadow Without Shape,” the speaker says, “it only matters / if someone loves you,” and later admits, “I am not here— / no, I am not,” capturing the anxiety of feeling unseen. In “Desert Ramble,” the speaker feels lost and disconnected, calling themself “this body without a head, / this soul without a purpose.” Other poems show how everyday actions help push back against that feeling. In “Life’s Cycle,” simply refilling a frozen bird feeder becomes an act of care and connection, while “Inner Weather” reflects on listening, sharing stories, and being present with others before life eventually ends. Together, these pieces suggest that small moments of attention, love, and care are what make people feel real and grounded, even when everything else feels uncertain.
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Victor Ortiz, a Bellingham poet and Pushcart Prize nominee, writes free-style English-language haiku, preserving elements from Japanese haiku aesthetic and technique.
Linda Conroy, a Bellingham poet, and author of two poetry collections, likes to write about the complexities of human nature and our connection to the natural world.
Eli Tell was born amid two raging tornadoes on the fourth of July and has been trying to live up to his dramatic entry into the world ever since. He loves writing.
Harvey Schwartz hitchhiked west in 1971 for a summer vacation and never returned. His life since has been sprinkled with magic that he tries to put in words.
Duncan Shields is an animator, writer, podcaster, and performer currently living in Vancouver BC, with his wife and daughter. He enjoys the rain and burritos, and he’s happy to be here.
Hazel Rain (they/she) is the writing and music editor for Wishful Thinking Press. They love taking film photos of their loved ones and obsessing over books.
Hazel’s Instagram: @hazel.rain, Substack: hazelrain.substack.com
J.I. Kleinberg lives in Bellingham, Washington, where she tears words out of magazines and stares at them until they turn into poems. Find out more at
https://chocolateisaverb.wordpress.com or on Instagram @jikleinberg.
Harry Needham Is an Englishman living in Bellingham with his amazing wife. He has been in the U.S for 8 years. More stuff about barely remembered things at http://www.poetryconcrete.org
Ashok K. Bhargava is an award-winning multilingual poet; The founder and president of the Writers International Network Canada (WIN Canada); Community activist; Author of six poetry books and many poetry anthologies.
Shannon Laws is the publisher of Corridor. Her fifth poetry book, “Tongue in Ink,” is
available at Village Books. shannonplawswriter.com, Instagram @shannon.chickadee
ARTISTS
Michelle Ballou is a poet and artist living in Bellingham, Washington. She likes to play with ink, paper, and words. The American Robin is her spark bird.
Teagan Tilford is a multimedia artist living in Bellingham, Washington. You might find them vending with their prints, patches, and up-cycled clothes at art markets around Bellingham! Follow their Instagram! (@squigglylinesbyteagan)
Jada Bee (they/them) is the photography and visual arts editor for Wishful Thinking Press. They enjoy writing letters, drinking tea, and spending time with their cat, Mango. Jada’s Instagram: @jadabee, Substack: jadabee.substack.com
Kathleen A. McKeever has published two books of poetry, available at Village Books or
Bellingham Washington Public Library, “Lightbound” and “Body/Today.”
shannon p. laws 