John Grey’s most recent poem to appear here was “Ursula” (June 2016) Jessica, the Late Blonde Bombshell By John Grey Men don’t kiss her, at least not close to the mouth. She’s no longer the prettiest girl in town or the glamorous young woman or the belle with more suitors than a movie star. The parts […]
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Foggiest
Gwen Monohan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Crimson Tide” (August 2017) Foggiest By Gwen Monohan Mist drifts on valley farms most mornings now. Days still warm, nights cool. Colored leaves wrinkled crisp after early sun breaks through, burning off the haze. When addled senior, Bessie Dee, drives once more her smoking aged Granada. Straddling […]
Belated Elegy
Thomas Locicero’s most recent poem to appear here was “For Jeff Buckley” (July 2017) Belated Elegy By Thomas Locicero The casket raised, the kneeler for to pray And pay respects without the draft of breath. Convicted of my own mortality; O, this was not how I envisioned death. Received before, the elderly in tears, Confounded, as […]
Looking for Words
Bernard Harris lives and writes in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Looking For Words (for all my students, past and present) By Bernard Harris I tried to write this poem that would clue you in on real world things, on what you could expect—on what the real world brings. I guess I’m still searching for the proper […]
Detainments
Molly Frederick’s most recent poem to appear here was “Planes of Being” (August 2017) Detainments By Molly Frederick What draws us in, what attracts the eye, is just this— the staying moment: A white cloud floats in midnight’s clear sky; a rustic wooden gate is brushed by light, showing tree and seasoned wood as one. A […]
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