Story by Elisabeth Kramer
Photos by Blake Hamilton

For an open mic night, one might suspect

Bongo drums and shaded glasses,

Snaps and smoke, and

A bunch of hipster jackasses.

But Tuesday night broke the mold

When UO’s lit mag

Held its second sellout show.

With a publication offered only online

Such events provide the time and the space,

Says Jane Elliott, co-editor-in-chief,

For all who contribute to meet “face-to-face.”

Unbound ’s main mission,

Adds Luke Nelson, co-E.I.C.,

Is to foster creativity while

Keeping campus sound, culturally.

Indeed they succeeded for at Buzz Café

Authors read from novel dreams,

Some from ballads, others sonnets,

And even a few newer rhyme schemes.

Musicians also played their vocal role.

Stealing the show: a newly born band,

A standout flutist, and lone ukulele-r

Who sang of a lobster known as Luanne.

Too soon after, the evening drew closed

With some unexpected nipples and a guttural moan,

For a sly staff member ended the show

By reading a romance offered on loan.

If Unbound intrigues you and you need to know more,

Check out the website: http://www.unboundlit.com/Unbound/Home.html