Frank Adams’ most recent poem to appear here was “Forward” (June 2016). In This Room By Frank Adams Alone in these four walls I lock the door, draw down the shades block out the world. Here I dance and sing. These walls do not laugh at me. The furniture does not tell me I look stupid— that I can’t […]
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Minimal Beauty
Minimal Beauty By Anna Sanders As I walk through the kitchen I stop suddenly Focusing my attention. Something in the room is different So I continue to stare. I see a small wooden table A basic piece of furniture One that I have sat at many times before. But there’s something different today. A stark […]
The Dawn of Excellence
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Lifelong Dream” (November 2016) The Dawn of Excellence By Murray Dunlap After a year, we open our wedding presents Intentional, we were moving Now in Southern Pines, we awaken to find gifts In abundance, so very thoughtful, so kind Our dawn, an awakening, an excellence A fitting […]
The Gospel Truth of Jazz
Jimmie Ware’s most recent poem to appear here was “Grandma’s Prayers” (November 2016) The Gospel Truth of Jazz By Jimmie Ware My hallelujahs are genuine Like cornbread from scratch No recipe needed When my soul needs to be fed Jazz feeds it Surely my spirit was in Harlem When zoot suits were all the rage I […]
Advent
Advent By James McElroy In the advent of the year, a large owl showed up and sat, lodged, in an off-lemon yew along the small path at Westernness. It was Sunday, I think, and the neighbors flocked to the base of the tree, trying to get a better view of those forward- facing eyes and the […]
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