Shirley Jones-Luke’s most recent poem to appear here was “Theatrics in my Head” (May 2018). Orphan of Pride and Selfishness By Shirley Jones-Luke Ma did not want to be in a hospice. She voiced this several times before she passed. I was not there when she died When she died, I was at home, on […]
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Family
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Vulnerable” (June 2018). Family By Murray Dunlap Deliver my soul from pain Keep the angel at my wing Express apology to those hurt Empathy in the wake of my wrongs A better man, I choose correctly Better decisions Better life Healing is remuneration My revelation: God […]
Represent
Mary Ann Dimand’s most recent poem to appear here was “Invitation to a War” (June 2018). Represent By Mary Ann Dimand Where is the consulate for my country? she asked, naming where we stood by my reference desk. Her eyes, anxious, drops shining them. This is your country, I said, no consul here. That can’t […]
All Our Pretty Words
Paul M. Strohm’s most recent poem to appear here was “Do Not George Gently” (June 2014). All Our Pretty Words By Paul M. Strohm The waves of the moon playing in the sky— I have seen eclipses, I have seen changes One recalls memories, the other old grudges, Can you carry all burdens packed on […]
Dress Quietly
Al Black lives and writes in Columbia, South Carolina. Dress Quietly By Al Black Half-awake you listen to birds sing and ponder whether the shadow stairs the window blinds have cast upon the wall lead down into or up and out of the room. You want to grab your clothes that lie scattered on the […]
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