Steven Stone last gave us Exercise. What ties these two poems together is Steven’s use of images strung together to lend suggestions. His narrative invites rather than dictates and engages the reader in a discourse on theme, meaning, and interpretation.   Farewell By Steven Stone Farewell to past Mudras and mantras of A pathetic age; fast […]

In his own words, Mike Berger, PhD, is bright, articulate, handsome, and extremely humble. Confidence might not be a universal trait among writers, but an appreciation for humor seems to be a common enough attribute. The need for quiet might also be a common thread among our kind. Do you find yourself driven crazy by […]

Joan McNerney does write some beautiful things, doesn’t she? Her poems here have ranged on different subjects (Virtual Love, Lost Dream,Birthday Present, Shhhhh … ), but you can find something lovely in each of them. Today’s gift from Joan captures the tentativeness with which we sometimes let go of winter and open our arms to spring. Her use […]

Bette Hileman gave us a winter weather advisory from the perspective of a Virginian with her debut poem (Awaiting Snow). Today she gives us a consideration of motherhood. There is much to be said on the subject. Do you think we all read this poem a little differently depending on how we’re wired?    Dirty […]

Jane Audrey ponders a difficult question and in so doing brings the balance between head and heart into focus. She asks us to consider the cost of doing right by one standard at the expense of another.    Honorable By Jane Audrey Honorable. He does what is expected. What is defined. Giving, to others without […]