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The Unmade Bed

05.19.11 Posted in today's words by

Corey Anne Hemmerich is a freelance writer, a pastor’s wife, and a mother to three young children. After carving out time for writing, she spends her days doing any number of messy momma things, such as teaching a 14-month-old baby how to paint with acrylics or coaching a 3- and 5-year-old to make their own […]


The Real Death of Superman

05.19.11 Posted in words to linger on by

Scott Owens’ poem To Be in Poetry appeared here April. After reading this poem I think Superman needs to try writing a little cathartic poetry from time to time, don’t you? The Real Death of SupermanBy Scott Owens Superman longed for the old days of good guys and bad guys, Kryptonian-toting Lex Luthor cronies, reality-bending midgets, villains […]


Dad

05.18.11 Posted in today's words by

Skya writes poetry in a beautiful and open space where nature colors the day and questions find answers at night. Dad By Skya We call him Dad. But which Dad is he? Is he the Dad who taught me to drive And let me smoke cigarettes while I did it? Or is he the Dad […]


The Red Sea Crossing

05.17.11 Posted in today's words by

Have I mentioned that Virginia ladies can write? Sandra Forte-Nickenig’s poem My Purple Passion appeared here as part of Contributor Series 8: Feast and Famine. It made us laugh. Today’s poem is every bit as good even if it isn’t comedic. The Red Sea Crossing By Sandra Forte-Nickenig When Moses and his people crossed The Red Sea […]


Diana (Moon)

05.16.11 Posted in today's words by

Born in England, Clinton Van Inman now lives in Sun City Center, FL with his wife. He is 65 years old and teaches high school in Tampa Bay. He is a graduate of San Diego State University. Clinton is writing a book of poetry called The Last Beat because, in his words, “I believe that I am […]


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