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Two Worlds

02.16.18 Posted in today's words by

Kayode Afolabi’s most recent poem to appear here was “Mr. Duke’s Good Morning” (December 2017). Two Worlds (for I. Christabel) By Kayode Afolabi strewn skulls and spines litter the refuge of refuse where blood-sucking rats have gathered together this morning they heard the alarm ring they sing “there’s enough blood and food for us” the […]


Déjà vu

02.15.18 Posted in today's words by

Brian Eichenlaub’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Reaping” (May 2017). Déjà vu By Brian Eichenlaub As I headed out the door I felt I’ve been here once before But in my rush to get away The Fates said “No!”, I had to stay I looked and looked but could not see Where, […]


Dream Lover

02.14.18 Posted in today's words by

Frieda Landau’s most recent poem to appear here was “Götterdämmerung” (April 2017). Dream Lover By Frieda Landau I fall asleep against the warmth of your back Smiling . . . As you grumble about heat sinks In the morning . . . You are gone Fleeing with the night


Enough

02.13.18 Posted in today's words by

Anna Sanders’ most recent poem to appear here was “Haiku for the Soul” (October 2017) Enough By Anna Sanders I heard the news My heart is broken Tears fill my eyes. I look in the mirror Streaks of purple Cascade down my face . . . Purple tears. Another tragedy Added to the growing list […]


Love will save the day

02.12.18 Posted in today's words by

T.S. Hidalgo’s most recent poem to appear here was “Let’s have a coffee (as long as it’s not a military one)” (August 2017) Love will save the day By T.S. Hidalgo Has the Pope hidden the Noah´s Ark in His parking place?: maybe: so commonwealth countries and steel to China, banks and pharmaceuticals to the […]


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