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 5
rodents 6
Sylvia’s closet 7
idiot's rhapsody 8
night 9
cutting my hair 10
worcester, ma 11
underwater 12
the sky 13
Pleasant Street 14
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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 5
rodents 6
Sylvia’s closet 7
idiot's rhapsody 8
night 9
cutting my hair 10
worcester, ma 11
underwater 12
the sky 13
Pleasant Street 14
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.