Rajiv Khandelwal’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Poem Unborn” (January 2020). My Wife By Rajiv Khandelwal To me My wife is like the advertisements The newspapers need to survive My need of her Is like the alcoholic’s desire for the 8:00 pm drink Even her silent presence Gives as much pleasure As […]
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Oasis
Christopher Kuhl’s most recent poem to appear here was “Silent Prayer” (January 2020). Oasis By Christopher Kuhl Tall, straight trees linger over the river. In the autumn, they share their bright leaves and needles in a soft place for me to sit and read, or burrow into beneath the afternoon sun for a long, warm […]
Duel to the Death
Ruth Gooley’s most recent poem to appear here was “Meal Time at the Pier” (December 2019). Duel to the Death By Ruth Gooley It’s between me and the mockingbird, drilling into the pungent flesh of the eucalyptus outside the open bedroom window while I nap, the sharpness of his whistle, the cut that shrills in […]
Outwardly Entitled, Inwardly Tortured
Max Reif’s most recent poem to appear here was “Home” (January 2020). Outwardly Entitled, Inwardly Tortured A Treatise on Learning and Teaching Compassion By Max Reif After The Fall— which took place when I was about 7— my insides became noise, to drown out memory. I became capable of victimizing others to amuse my friends, […]
Insight
Jenny Julind’s most recent poem to appear here was “Heartshine” (January 2020). Insight By Jenny Julind Sunshine Pouring out Of your soul Is a thing You achieve By believing In yourself And true belief Is of highest value Because it makes Your heart whole And makes you See that you Are true
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