Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was “She: In Desolation” (October 2017) The Streets of London Cried Too (Era: World War II, Bombing of London) By Bobbie Troy the train platforms were covered with children as far as the eye could see all with name labels on clothing and luggage all going to […]
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Evening Egret
Molly Frederick’s most recent poem to appear here was “On the Lake” (October 2017) Evening Egret By Molly Frederick A slender white bird stands beside a waterfall. Night draws near. A breath of a bird—a singular significance, whitest of all whites— as darkness engulfs him. A fully formed idea. A portal. A moment. My bird, […]
CTS
Alyssa Trivett lives and writes in Aurora, Illinois. This is her first poem to publish at vox poetica. CTS By Alyssa Trivett The laughing gas seeps in, tiny violins screeching out, expanding spike strip sinking my wrists. The cortisone goes for an afternoon swim, by instruction, I make a fist to ease it in. My punch-drunk […]
Witching Hour
Nate Maxson’s most recent poem to appear here was “Another Gravity” (October 2017) Hear Nate Maxson read this poem below: witching hour Witching Hour By Nate Maxson There’s a peripheral animal Blinking here and not On the edge of my 3AM The ambiguous rapture approaches, just let me put on some pants A stag with […]
The Last Waltz
Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tribanj” (October 2017) The Last Waltz By Laura Zucca-Scott Will we all be waiting around? A parody of the Titanic Waltzing to a familiar tune Or will we all scream in terror Running against the rising waters? When the sun sets The children seek comfort In […]
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