After Windfall By Seth Jani I find the earth perfectly right In taking these things, Drawing them close In all their bruised demeanor, Loving their multitudes, Their stolen ripeness, Finding them piecemeal On her breast. If we were fallen after a night Of driving winds I like to think she would allow Our spotted bodies […]
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The Cherry Tree
Jaclyn Burr’s most recent poem to appear here was “Footsteps in the Ashes” (November 2016) The Cherry Tree By Jaclyn Burr Behind my childhood home, against the horizon of the wistful, grassy field, there stands a lone black-cherry tree. It rests at the crest of the farthest hill, overlooking slopes of meadow and marsh— a […]
Light Wind
Molly Frederick’s most recent poem to appear here was “On the Marsh” (December 2016) Light Wind By Molly Frederick Voiceless, fearless— breathing. Like a stirring in the soul. Vibrating with deep whispers, soft discordant sounds issue from ancient orators lost among the pines. Taking their time, they remind us that words cannot say all that needs […]
Winter Scene (1)
Michael Ceraolo’s most recent poem to appear here was “Buzzer Beater (10)” (August 2016) Winter Scene (1) By Michael Ceraolo A few feet of snow fell over the first few days of February, and the park containing the creek was closed for about four hours because the parkway was impassable Once the road was cleared, […]
Weaving potent words
Weaving potent words By Sue Davis Gabbay Weaving potent words on a loom of syllables Creating haiku
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