Jean McLeod’s most recent poem to appear here was Eros (February 2013). Prodigal(For my beautiful grandson, Joshua, who has temporarily lost his way)By Jean McLeod Confusion replaces the bravadoof his triumphal door slam,his face, a pale castof dread and regret.Alone, he listens for dangershe’s not yet imagined,his mother’s promise of an open doora ring-tone unanswered in this […]

Elizabeth Dublin’s most recent poem to appear here was Gone (May 2013). Snake EyesBy Elizabeth Dublin Every decision hinges on chance, a spin of the wheelred or black, even or oddall or nothing, blackjack. Dice bounce aroundmy palm and slide across the felt.The shuffling cards sing possibilities whilethe Queens of Heartsand Diamonds shake their heads. Better luck with tarots,they agree. This poorgirl […]

Michael Thompson’s poem Azure Blue appeared here in May 2013. RockBy Michael Thompson I’m a rock.They think that I have a family,But I’m a rock. True, I feel wind and weather,But I’m a rock. Want to know where I came from?I would tell you–But I’m a rock.I might have come from a volcano,But I have no brainTo […]

Stan Galloway’s most recent poem to appear here was Half a Century (May 2013). Adagio in BlueBy Stan Galloway One by one the stars flick on,brushtip helloes, sprinkling,slightly smeared through relaxed eyelids.Undulating rhythmfrom our heartsrides this moment’s languor,slow, subsiding contentment,subdued in jasmine moisturedistilled where our bodies moved.The whisper of your breathing anda pan flute on a far […]