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Refraction on a Rainy Eve

10.12.17 Posted in today's words by

Linda Imbler lives and writes in Wichita, Kansas. Refraction on A Rainy Eve By Linda Imbler What you were, And what you are Off-center. What I remember, And what I see, Not the same reflection. Sweet goes sour, Taste no longer desired, Your leaving, Neither sweet or sour, Just hollow fact, Lovers, Friends, Enemies, Strangers […]


Shadow Keeper

10.11.17 Posted in today's words by

John J. McKenna’s most recent poem to appear here was “She asked me if I could ‘sum it up nicely’” (September 2017) Shadow Keeper By John J. McKenna I. when I met you I stepped quickly to center there in the field so that the light was upon me I removed my gloves to hold your […]


My memories of

10.10.17 Posted in today's words by

Susan Davis Gabbay’s most recent poem to appear here was “Skippy” (September 2017) My memories of Long Beach Island go back to Nineteen forty-one. Sandpipers, seagulls Little pink crabs in the sand We splashed in the surf. Variety shop Run by kind old Japanese Soon the enemy.


October 9

10.09.17 Posted in today's words by

Mark Butler’s most recent poem to appear here was “Sunday Morning” (February 2017) October 9 By Mark Butler Fall is the end Fall is the beginning Nights are cool and sleep comes easy Crickets are silent                             The katydids done Our soup […]


Haiku for the Soul

10.08.17 Posted in today's words by

Anna Sanders’ most recent poem to appear here was “The Flow” (August 2017) Haiku for the Soul By Anna Sanders People collect tears, Pain and sorrow pierce their hearts, Why not collect smiles? He came to free you, You are both saint and sinner, No one loves like God Red stands for glory, Our flag is […]


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