The 2River View, 3_1 (Fall 1998)

Brent Long is a writer currently living in Rhode Island. His poems have appeared in numerous publications including Cold Mountain Review, The Portable Plateau, and The Appalachian Review. In 1997 he was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by the editors of The Portable Plateau. He did not win.

A Moment of Reflection Occuring in a Diner...
The Person for Whom This Poem Is Written...
While Recounting Their First Engagement...