Signs, by Howie Good published in double Dutch issue 7 January 2027

Signs

Howie Good (B.A., Bard College; MA, University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Michigan) is a professor emeritus at SUNY New Paltz, where he taught journalism for close to 40 years. He has written, co-written, and edited books on American popular culture, media ethics, and public education. He has also published numerous poetry collections, including the award-winning Lovesick (Press Americana). His latest poetry book, True Crime, will be published in Berlin this year.

A busy market scene with numerous motorcycles parked closely together, many with baskets or cargo carriers. People are walking and shopping, with some vendors and tents visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor street market.