Molly Frederick’s most recent poem to appear here was “Winter Shamans” (January 2018). In the Sitting Room By Molly Frederick As I sat reading—something dropped—and I don’t know what it was. A whole day has passed, and still I don’t know. Haven’t found it yet. Was it an envelope settling on the desk? […]
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fire is falling
Hope Hearken’s most recent poem to appear here was “demons fill the room” (September 2014). fire is falling By Hope Hearken fire is falling trees are burning forest is glowing but there is a path where are you going oceans stand up welcoming statues as giants crumble and angels are seen but where is he […]
A Mother’s Watch
Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was “As A Boy” (January 2018). A Mother’s Watch By Laura Zucca-Scott When I was little My cousin was leaving For Australia To marry the man she loved So many bags to pack So many goodbyes I stood there and watched While lives unfolded And tears were […]
The Gift of Not Being Me
Elisabeth Horan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Never Shall we Fall Asunder” (December 2017). The Gift of Not Being Me By Elisabeth Horan The time? I thought it would eat me alive give nothing back but Shame! Shame! God: if I stop and you spare my life— I promise, I promise I’ll fight […]
Bedtime
Nancy Scott McBride’s most recent poem to appear here was “Therapy” (January 2018). Bedtime By Nancy Scott McBride When I was young and Mother put me to bed, she’d often take the top sheet, snap it high in the air and let it billow over me like a cloud. She always laughed when she did […]
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