Rojane Jesper’s most recent poem to appear here was “A Wooded Pathway” (September 2018). The Turning Point By Rojane Jesper It is winter, Each night I look through my window at the trees, Their limbs gnarled and gray Curl across the cold, dark, moonlit sky. Ignored and silent, These trees have held their secrets, I […]
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not your captive
Linda M. Crate’s most recent poem to appear here was “the wild dreamer, hugger of trees” (April 2018). not your captive By Linda M. Crate beneath the soft needled pines i found a sanctuary away from my father’s tongue cutting as a knife, sharp as winter’s coldest tooth pulling tears from otherwise dry eyes; here his […]
Catch and Release
Jeremy Nathan Marks’ most recent poem to appear here was “Boom!” (October 2018). Catch and Release By Jeremy Nathan Marks On a small lake in Upstate New York a conference of writers gathered for their annual convention/retreat Somewhere between the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes they assembled for food, drink and the chance to contemplate […]
Winter’s Hand
Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Cellist” (November 2018). Winter’s Hand On the South Plains a winter storm approaches like a pink hand, reaching north toward its prey— the animated weather map, a horror movie. Fingers extend northward, while the back of the hand follows not far behind. Waves of […]
Change of Tune
Gwen Monohan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Foggiest” (September 2017). Change of Tune By Gwen Monohan Mockingbirds harmonize in trees, singing many scores. Arranging nests and guarding them from prowling mischief-makers. Our cat is playing in nearby grass, stalking any movement. Caroling birds, chipmunks, moles, Even once a dancing toad. Yet this mother […]
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