Maria Arana’s most recent poem to appear here was “there it goes . . .” (September 2017) Rain By Maria Arana trickles soothing tears of wanted sleep on my head sliding heaven on my fingertips breathe cement tainted under my bare feet
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The Fallows
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Family Promise” (August 2017) The Fallows By Murray Dunlap Life bleeds into darkness While promising light Hardship appears never-ending In the worn paths of old ways The fallows have no path Nothing worn in, nothing proven Life churns out hardship But in the fallows lie hope With […]
Birth of a Drag Queen
Rob Cochran lives and writes in Portland, Oregon. Birth of a Drag Queen By Rob Cochran Teetering on the edge of insanity Trying to find a center of Gravity Cutting off my circulation in order to make this declaration about my queen-born ability to walk with such fabulosity. Though this gown’s a monstrosity, my hair a […]
Chrysalis
Frank Cavano’s most recent poem to appear here was “Benediction” (January 2015) Chrysalis By Frank Cavano many many many oh so many and each must pass through the terminal portal but weep not for these chrysalises hear the ever-present singing of Wings
Karma
Josh Seymour’s most recent poem to appear here was “Laughing Serpent” (July 2017) Karma By Josh Seymour While walking along a path through the woods, I encountered a spider web amongst the reeds growing beside a pond. This architectural marvel was a sight to behold—its intertwining support beams and its spiraling design captured my attention immediately. […]
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