Four Feathers Press: Burst: Chad Parenteau

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Chad Parenteau

Full

I don’t

burst

britches

by way

of ego

but by

eating

out self.

Gnaw om

own skin.

Swallow

core in

one.

Purge

bad self.

Repeat

every

hour

hoping

for less.

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FOUR FEATHERS PRESS ONLINE EDITION: BURST

Send up to three poems on the subject of or at least mentioning the word burst, totaling up to 150 lines in length, in the body of an email message or attached in a Microsoft Word file to donkingfishercampbell@gmail.com by 11:59 PM PST on July 17th. No PDF's please. Color artwork is also desired. Please send in JPG form. No late submissions accepted. Poets and artists published in Four Feathers Press Online Edition: Burst will be published online and invited to read at the Saturday Afternoon Poetry Zoom meeting on Saturday, July 18th between 3 and 4:30 pm PST.

Burst Poetry

Burst poetry is a genre that captures the essence of sudden and dramatic events, often through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors. It can be found in various forms of poetry, including sonnets, villanelles, and haikus, and is characterized by its ability to convey deep emotions and experiences. The term "burst" can refer to the sudden release of energy, the breaking of barriers, or the sudden appearance of something unexpected. In burst poetry, the focus is often on the impact and significance of these events, as well as the emotional responses they evoke in the reader.