Sandy Patton’s most recent poem to appear here was “Downstairs/Upstairs” (August 2017) Legacy 1908 By Sandy Patton My grandparents came, armed with only their trust and love of God, and in one another, seeking a safe haven. They came aboard, nervously clutching weathered suitcases filled with meager possessions and passionate dreams for a better life, a chance […]
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Anticipation
Max Reif’s most recent poem to appear here was “All of Me” (August 2017) Anticipation By Max Reif of a journey made for love is like a slow drip of the sweetest Nectar, and every detail of preparation partakes. Is the actual departure, then, some kind of anticlimax? Perhaps in a way, since imagination is […]
Hands
Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tweet and Text” (August 2017) Hands By Howard F. Stein strong hands warm hands gentle hands inviting hands— hands that fit perfectly enfolded with mine your hands
Confessions of Love
Branisha Meekins lives and writes in Williamsburg, Virginia. Confessions of Love By Branisha Meekins Maturity is a virtue, one you lack, most of the time Your love for me keeps you blind or is it your negligence Saying aloud what I Know Feel Am Contemplating your reaction before I speak Sanity in my thoughts Arguments about […]
Find
Hiram Larew’s most recent poem to appear here was “Best Not” (July 2017) Find By Hiram Larew Let me wander on your brow Let me lose West and learn North Forever turn towards where— Let me start stop, ask for So adore— Let words float off like lost guides Let your eyes close so I see […]
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