Quercus was established in 1992 at St. Ambrose University
After more than 30 years in print, Quercus has moved online
Here's a sneak peak from last year's volume
There is a majesty,
who is always planning wings
more marvelous than the last pair–
always waiting patiently
until we’re truly ready
to fly.
- Brave Enough
Nicky Gant
xiv. do you ever think about what it would be like to lick a human bone
- thoughts on death
Elena Vallejo
Tears spilled down
like shards of glass, carving
rivers of salt until
her cheeks were stripped of youth.
- Disease
Lexi Birks
And I can't help
but think of you
as I march foward, away from the canine teeth nipping at my heels.
- The Dog Hour
Karina Marquez
In Thomas’ case, death has provided respite from the indignities of a broken body. He is no longer in pain and his soul is at peace, I tell myself with adolescent certitude. Still, I will pray a rosary for him every night. Just to be sure. The nuns have taught me well.
- Past Perfect
Shalynn Ford Womack ('84)
There is a majesty,
who is always planning wings
more marvelous than the last pair–
always waiting patiently
until we’re truly ready
to fly.
- Brave Enough
Nicky Gant
xiv. do you ever think about what it would be like to lick a human bone
- thoughts on death
Elena Vallejo
Tears spilled down
like shards of glass, carving
rivers of salt until
her cheeks were stripped of youth.
- Disease
Lexi Birks
And I can't help
but think of you
as I march foward, away from the canine teeth nipping at my heels.
- The Dog Hour
Karina Marquez
In Thomas’ case, death has provided respite from the indignities of a broken body. He is no longer in pain and his soul is at peace, I tell myself with adolescent certitude. Still, I will pray a rosary for him every night. Just to be sure. The nuns have taught me well.
- Past Perfect
Shalynn Ford Womack ('84)
There is a majesty,
who is always planning wings
more marvelous than the last pair–
always waiting patiently
until we’re truly ready
to fly.
- Brave Enough
Nicky Gant
xiv. do you ever think about what it would be like to lick a human bone
- thoughts on death
Elena Vallejo
Tears spilled down
like shards of glass, carving
rivers of salt until
her cheeks were stripped of youth.
- Disease
Lexi Birks
And I can't help
but think of you
as I march foward, away from the canine teeth nipping at my heels.
- The Dog Hour
Karina Marquez
In Thomas’ case, death has provided respite from the indignities of a broken body. He is no longer in pain and his soul is at peace, I tell myself with adolescent certitude. Still, I will pray a rosary for him every night. Just to be sure. The nuns have taught me well.
- Past Perfect
Shalynn Ford Womack ('84)