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A Forgotten Lover

02.15.17 Posted in today's words by

Pijush Kanti Deb’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tic-Tac” (October 2016) A Forgotten Lover By Pijush Kanti Deb Oh my departed dear, I’m sorry for and ashamed of my life which is still alive despite your separation from me as my half-composed epic is yet to be completed; my song that is still sung […]


My Darling

02.14.17 Posted in today's words by

Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was “White Noise” (December 2016) My Darling By Julie Ellinger Hunt As you sleep beside me I want to crawl inside you Explore your heart up close Examine your amazing brain Be inside your soft, silky skin My darling, you fascinate me with your simplicity The simple […]


Crocus in Winter

02.13.17 Posted in today's words by

Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Mesas and Meadows” (January 2017) Crocus in Winter By Howard F. Stein A crocus poked its head through late winter snow, heedless of timing in an engulfing sea. Why I turned my head toward it, I’ll never know— perhaps I was ready to behold.


Wait (quiet will come)

02.12.17 Posted in today's words by

Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Dawn of Excellence” (January 2017) Wait (quiet will come) By Murray Dunlap In memory of Alex Stirling When the thunder fell When the light skittered across the water Mighty crickets fell silent Rain fell and drained through an etchwork of trees Matted fibers Milky face When spirits […]


The Passage of Time

02.10.17 Posted in today's words by

Gary Beck’s most recent poem to appear here was “Street People VI” (November 2016). Gary’s latest poetry collection, Fault Lines, was released in November and is available for purchase here.  The Passage of Time By Gary Beck Lust for pleasure was a preoccupation sustaining much of my life, purpose replaced by appetite, resolving nothing when fulfilled. […]


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