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Childhood Lost

01.21.10 Posted in today's words by

Jasper Ballard lives and writes in southern New Jersey. This is his first published poem (yay!) and it was rushed to the page because of its timing. Jasper is new to publishing, but not new to writing. He is a teacher and a missionary and Haiti is one of the places he has gone to […]


at-one-ment

01.20.10 Posted in today's words by

Ailill refers to himself as a teacher and a traveler; he should probably include philosopher in that description, and he should definitely include writer as a key identifier too. This poem gives us a lot to think about, chew on, savor. His poem Clang appeared at vox poetica in 2009. at-one-ment By Ailill Pouring out […]


Escape

01.19.10 Posted in today's words by

Jean Hendrickson’s poetry (Older, Wiser; Contributor Series 1: 9/11, Armageddon 9/11; and New Kid immediately spring to mind)  sometimes spins the world on its head. It contains all the shock at the betrayals of this life but none of the bitterness. It reads fresh and it feels genuine. This poem gives us something to reflect […]


Away to Fly

01.18.10 Posted in today's words by

Dillon Wackerman is a student of classical languages, a translator, and a painter. This light lyric is meant to inspire and to reassure. It is the voice of the parent in all species, but also the teacher, the mentor, the elder, encouraging the young to forge new paths and soar to new heights. It’s the […]


Mother, Edith, at 98

01.17.10 Posted in today's words by

Michael Lee Johnson’s poem Nikki Purrs appeared here in November. Michael is a very busy man and you should stay up-to-date with his accomplishments by visiting his web site. This is another look at a moment, with a nod to the past and a hint at the future. Mother, Edith, at 98(first published at physiognomy […]


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