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The River Enigma

02.01.18 Posted in today's words by

Emily Bilman’s most recent poem to appear here was “A Formal Feeling” (December 2017) The River Enigma By Emily Bilman At the stake of our sanity, the waters jounced with Tyrannical voices, near us, howling away in the park, Voices that fought each other in the twilight Near the zoo, behind the emptied house. Hyenas […]


Tribute to Chicho

01.31.18 Posted in today's words by

Boghos L. Artinian’s most recent poem to publish here was “Mock Sacrifice” (April 2017) Tribute to Chicho By Boghos L. Artinian Our late dog Chicho was a small dog, nevertheless during his advanced years two huge dogs came daily to accompany him for his nights out. Where did he go? He must have been important […]


What Caused This?

01.30.18 Posted in today's words by

Raymond Maguire’s most recent poem to appear here was “Who’s Gonna Deal” (December 2017) What Caused This? By Raymond Maguire He just happened to glance skyward Why, at this particular time? Age makes you more sentimental? Makes you concentrate on what ifs? Up in that fluffy white cloud, look Here better put on the Ray […]


Roller Coaster Affliction

01.29.18 Posted in today's words by

Victoria Blanco lives and writes in Galt, California.  Roller Coaster Affliction By Victoria Blanco I despise it I let myself wallow in it I haven’t felt this in a long time I missed the hint of pique That initiates in my stomach And spreads to my hands and feet My personal roller coaster I raise […]


Triptych

01.28.18 Posted in today's words by

Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Story of Time” (December 2017) Triptych By Howard F. Stein       Incarcerated         by words Liberated         by silence Redeemed         by touch


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