Ryan Rivera

This is an older work published the 2000-2001 edition of The Cauldron, the literary magazine of Kalamazoo College. First sorrowful mystery–He rolled the beads of his rosarybetween his index finger and thumb,he sung oh sauna and swayedgently on his knees,he moved his arthritic wristletting it crack, he watched thecandlelight flicker againstJesus on the wall,it was … Read more

The following is an excerpt from a work in progress titled ‘Lucille.’ For inquiries regarding the full piece, please contact writer@ryanorivera.com. Her chest stopped its labored rising and falling. I ran my fingers through dry strands of her gray-streaked red hair. The doctors and nurses consoled her husband, Tris, while I held her hands in … Read more