Donna James’ most recent poem to appear here was “Fabrication” (February 2020). Prospera By Donna James She will be laid under in ground held back for green burial close to encroaching trees. I imagine them taking over, Lummi reverted to woods. Ann, Duchess of Death— custodian of skeletons, shipwright of fallen feathers, sorceress in command […]
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Indigo Bunting
Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “Angelic Utterances” (January 2020). Indigo Bunting By Charlene James-Duguid My only friend, He visits every day, Stays far longer than Any human companion would. Understanding perfectly That now, my dotage Is veneered with Layer, upon uncomfortable layer, Of infirmity. His songs are determined. And I never […]
Soapbox Hero
David Reuter’s most recent poem to appear here was “Night at Frank’s” (February 2020). Soapbox Hero By David Reuter They no longer make those shaky crates in which he dared to dwell. But the rattling bumps of carriage wheels, callous against the rigid asphalt, linger in his aged mind. The fleeting flesh, a leathery and […]
naked foolscap
Milt Montague’s most recent poem to appear here was “Renewal #2” (January 2020). naked foolscap By Milt Montague here I am again staring at a naked foolscap waiting for an idea to clothe this bare sheet with words to drape it with glowing phrases coruscating lyrics scintillating descriptions that will help to enhance and clarify […]
Essence of Blackbird
Lee Woodman’s most recent poem to appear here was “Toward Big Sur” (February 2020). Essence of Blackbird By Lee Woodman In the dreadful hour, the Bird, shiny black, hovers. Should I call you Dark Omen, who caws damning messages? Angel of sunrise disguised, you have come to lift my heavy rings and soothe my sunken […]
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