why are they vanishing?
to where are they going?
amid yews and larches
squeezing out wet moss
the foxes looking on
are wondering too
beady eyes and pointy noses
sniffing out of dense fog
following faintest trails
before they too disappear
and only a silver cobweb
left shivering on its twigs
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2023
Our Dear Readers (and maybe even Patrons—past, present or future),
They say that change is as good as a holiday. Is that true? Well, we’re about to find out!
You see, we feel it’s time to refresh our Patreon page and make being a Patron even more cool and compelling! (Can it be possible?) We decided to write this post to let you know what changes you can expect to see there pretty soon.
Firstly, we will be introducing tiers of patronage. For those already paying $1 a month, there will only be a small change. Instead of the weekly update of a Trottersville comic strip, you’ll get a monthly update on our new project called Crumble Cult. We’ll call this tier Kahukura Wero, and soon you’ll know who this is.
Secondly, you’ll be enticed by the extra goodies we’ll be offering in the higher tiers (or, at least, we hope you will). We won’t tire you with the details right now. Just know that the highest tier Patrons will get five private Patreon posts per month and the occasional meow or purr on top!
Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for a slight banner change on Patreon in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll like it!
With hearts full of ever blinging gratitude,
Your Tati & Tony!
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2024
You can find TROTTERSVILLE #1 here > Ba Dum Tish!
by TONY SINGLE & TETIANA ALEKSINA
© All rights reserved 2024
the sign said ‘beware of alligators’
and ‘do not feed the wildlife’
but i believe in making your own luck
so into the pit i threw my wife
only the best cuts
juicy thighs and butts
greens, vinegar, salt and pepper
the saucepan boiled, the knives sharpened
then i cracked an egg and added rice
to “din dins!” cry the alligator harkened
only the best cuts
tongue kebabs and guts
i draped the table with a festive cloth
and located grandma’s silver cutlery
added napkins, flowers, ambient light
for the alligator to dine in luxury
only the best cuts
and freedom for my nuts
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2023
when the snake & the sycophant sing
when you feel their bile in your brain
when their gravity well steals your future
their happy song
seeds your anxiety
with more anxiety
when babies become the enemies of god
when laying of hands makes more zombies
when downward dog summons demons
their pious song
seeds your anxiety
with more anxiety
when they lash the journey to your back
when the road outlasts the marathon
when you realise their song will end you
their fascist song
seeds your anxiety
with more anxiety
by TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2024
