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The Cardinal Lounge (1983–1997) is a collection of dark, psychologically charged poems written during the writer’s teenage years in Worcester, MA. Moving through teenage rebellion, poverty, sexuality, violence, death, and the unconscious, these poems capture a young artist confronting the darker edges of identity.
Contents
Ashtrays on the floor 6
rodents 7
Sylvia’s closet 8
The thinnest wire 9
idiot's rhapsody 10
night 11
Pleasant Street 12
nightmare 13
cutting my hair 14
worcester, ma 15
Smoking in Harvard Square 16
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Digital Downloads
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© 2026 Macaulay Woods. All rights reserved. This digital edition is for personal use only. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or resold without permission.
The Cardinal Lounge (1983–1997) is a collection of dark, psychologically charged poems written during the writer’s teenage years in Worcester, MA. Moving through teenage rebellion, poverty, sexuality, violence, death, and the unconscious, these poems capture a young artist confronting the darker edges of identity.
Contents
Ashtrays on the floor 6
rodents 7
Sylvia’s closet 8
The thinnest wire 9
idiot's rhapsody 10
night 11
Pleasant Street 12
nightmare 13
cutting my hair 14
worcester, ma 15
Smoking in Harvard Square 16
Format: Digital download (PDF)
Digital Downloads
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Refunds are not available after a digital download has been accessed. If you have trouble accessing your download, please get in touch for help.
© 2026 Macaulay Woods. All rights reserved. This digital edition is for personal use only. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or resold without permission.