John Berry’s most recent poem to appear here was “Robert and Walt in the Dark” (May 2015). Beaking By John Berry Some scientists will tell you when grackles sit at a feeder they raise their beaks and puff up their feathers to appear to be large and impressive. I say grackles amuse themselves, knowing […]
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Uneasy World
Kayode Afolabi’s most recent poem to appear here was “Two Worlds” (February 2018). Uneasy World By Kayode Afolabi I’m the fledgling who flew off On knowing our kind needs no parachutes . . . I meet less space in the firmament Than in our little nests Missiles climb at me Raindrops drown my wings I […]
Traveler Lost in City Center
Max Reif’s most recent poem to appear here was “Traveler’s Replay” (April 2018). Traveler Lost in City Center By Max Reif “A crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many.” —T.S. Eliot I got lost in a great city yesterday, a traveler visiting for a few days. The city had been on its best behavior, showing […]
Lessons Emily Post Never Taught You
Ruth Gooley’s most recent poem to appear here was “Novelty Road” (March 2018). Lessons Emily Post Never Taught You By Ruth Gooley On the number 10 bus to downtown LA, Follow these rules and you’ll be fine. Line up and wait, no cutting, no pushing, Although it’s nice to let others go first. A quick […]
Suffering Speaks
John Creekmore lives and writes in Suffolk, Virginia. Suffering Speaks By John Creekmore Suffering speaks in many voices And presents no single face, So that we might say, this is the one. For it is found alike in the halls of Hunger, and in the gleaming corridors Of gold, And is etched in the eyes […]
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