Emily Bilman’s most recent poem to appear here was “Father” (March 2018). Nocturnal By Emily Bilman The new moon illuminated the lake Like a silver bread plate. I left the dinner Table on which we dined on lamb, raisin-rice, Feta and melon to swim. As I breast-stroked, The cool water caressed me. The water’s Weight […]
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Arithmetic
Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Prize Song, After Wagner” (February 2018). Arithmetic By Howard F. Stein Desire entwined in lovers’ bodies, seeking, reaching, at last touching, passion no matter of simple addition— one plus one equals two; but alchemy of yearning, where two transmutes into one, swelling in Wagnerian sonorities, […]
Coming Through
Molly Frederick’s most recent poem to appear here was “In the Sitting Room” (February 2018). Coming Through By Molly Frederick As I meditated on my rustic forest bench, I heard the sound of a great rain coming through the trees. Not rain. But, instead—a strong wind swept in, rattling dry leaves, rolling around inside them, […]
To A Muse
Susan Davis Gabbay’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tea-dark page of parchment” (January 2018). To A Muse By Susan Davis Gabbay Come, lady Muse Come away from study Or contemplation, or Feasting with your sisters. I, your devotee, seek Inspiration. I do not Demand epic, nor yet Classic rhyme. In return I offer […]
I don’t go out
Rajnish Mishra is a poet, writer, translator and blogger born and brought up in Varanasi, India. He is the editor of PPP Ezine. I don’t go out By Rajnish Mishra I don’t go out, nor meet any one. I don’t have anyone I’d like to meet. There is no place I’d like to go to. My days […]
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