Lynn White’s most recent poem to appear here was “Unresolved” (January 2017) Brenda’s Turtle By Lynn White When I was a child, Brenda’s turtle walked into the hot, hot embers. No one knew why. So badly burned we thought him ready for an easeful, sleepy death. “No, no” said the vet, “very resilient, turtles, could live […]
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Love
Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Cracker” (August 2017) Love By Marc Carver As I sleep, touch your fingertips along my fingers and arms like a pianist for whom the music has stopped. Or even the air between and slight a gentle wave upon the quiet sea. Rest your cupped hand upon my […]
Fortune Teller
Alan Ireland’s most recent poem to appear here was “Kismet” (March 2017) Fortune Teller By Alan Ireland Only a candle can illuminate the future. This caged flame, threatening conflagration, sits atop a tiny table. My palm unfolds like a roll of parchment, to be read by a wrinkled haruspex. You will go away, You will come […]
Jessica, the Late Blonde Bombshell
John Grey’s most recent poem to appear here was “Ursula” (June 2016) Jessica, the Late Blonde Bombshell By John Grey Men don’t kiss her, at least not close to the mouth. She’s no longer the prettiest girl in town or the glamorous young woman or the belle with more suitors than a movie star. The parts […]
Foggiest
Gwen Monohan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Crimson Tide” (August 2017) Foggiest By Gwen Monohan Mist drifts on valley farms most mornings now. Days still warm, nights cool. Colored leaves wrinkled crisp after early sun breaks through, burning off the haze. When addled senior, Bessie Dee, drives once more her smoking aged Granada. Straddling […]
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