Matthew Ross’ most recent poem to appear here was The Plot. Today’s poem is very different from that, but tells as engaging a story. The Apostle ReflectsBy Matthew Ross On that night– when fervent prayers met only heaven’s silence, and the shouts of soldiers scattered us like leaves before the wind– On that night, how was […]
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The skipping stone
Christopher Roe’s poem Silence appeared here in May 2011. You’ve been this boy before, haven’t you? The skipping stoneBy Christopher Roe Jagged edges of its creation tumbled smooth by the waves, over eons, lying forgotten by time on the sandy shore. Passing footsteps over the years ground deeper into the sand in time to be reborn in […]
A Treat?
Monica Crumback’s most recent poem to appear here was Talent Show, published as part of Contributor Series 9: If Men Had Ears. Don’t you think this poem aptly describes cats in general (and maybe your cat in particular)? A Treat?By Monica Crumback You’re right, of course. You’ve earned it. While I’ve been gone, out chasing my […]
The County Antrim
Alana Saltz’s most recent poem to appear here was simon (July 2010). I wonder if you’d like to go to this village and see it come to life before your eyes much like it does in this poem … The County AntrimBy Alana Saltz We pass field upon field of lush, vibrant grass and the leanest cows […]
A Swell About to Burst
Adina Rosenthal believes she’s been a writer for years, but only decided to put her thoughts on paper recently. She has forthcoming poems in both print and online publications and a short story to appear in Gus Ginsberg’s anthology The Bride of Golem. She lives in Arlington VA with her boyfriend Dan and their pet […]
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