Rafael Ayala Páez’ poem April appeared here in April 2014. They do not burn* By Rafael Ayala Páez The lamp spills its wine …………………..over a body ……………………………………….a back or the loved To love crystal eyes …………………..To love this sibylline mouth is to be consumed in a blaze …………………..Nonetheless they do not burn ……………………………………….the skins like […]
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Trees
Bill Webb’s most recent poem to appear here was Christmas Lights (April 2014). Trees By Bill Webb We lived near an orchard once, Row upon row of low gnarled trees Tended by an old gnarled man Misshapen like the trees, They stunted for harvest He by age, both according to plan. A college owned it. […]
Light in the Eastern Sky
Lana Joseph lives in Vermont with her dogs, her cats, her partner, and nature. She writes when the natural world tells her to. Light in the Eastern Sky By Lana Joseph Creeping orange over the thumb-smudged sage of Sterling Mountain foretells a midday blue to rival the deep Atlantic. This is the only alarm clock […]
Tales of Men, Part One
Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was King of the Hill (April 2014). Tales of Men, Part One By Marc Carver The Egyptian man in the hot tub asked me if I enjoyed a drink. I said I did. “Are you a heavy drinker?” He asked. I don’t know what gave him that […]
Car Nerd
John Grey’s most recent poem to appear here was City Folk, Arts Division (October 2013). Car Nerd By John Grey On his wall, he’s hung a poster of an automobile cutaway. It’s his version of Miss August in a swimsuit. The poster’s so detailed you can see the ball joint, the bushings, tie rod, disc […]
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