Chadd Beverlin created six issues of Left Back zine between 2003 and 2006. He also released a split issue of Left Back with Fanorama. Chadd is a poet, writer, musician and grassrooots activist in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. In addition to starting the local chapter of Food Not Bombs, Chadd played drums in a number of influential bands including Dead End, Distrust and Soul Compost. In 2007 he founded The Earthworm, an independent art gallery and underground live music venue in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, and he is currently a full-time student studying graphic design at the University of Akron. He plays drums in a yet-to-be-named new project.

From Left Back #6

BLACK AND WHITE
The black and white photos
are turned face down
in a lame attempt at easing
my mind.

The candle light bounces
as the silhouette of a
lonely cigarette plays on
the kitchen wall.

The record player is skipping
and I can't stop gripping
the hope that you'll return.

The tears dry and leave
dry cracked eyes.
Calmly I place another
bullet in the pistol
as thoughts of liberation
dance across the page.

LEFT BACK #6: 36 pages, full color cover and collages featuring poetry from the first five issues of LEFT BACK. $3