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Alleluia

07.24.16 Posted in today's words by

Andrew Badger’s most recent poem to appear here was “I’m Busy Right Now” (June 2016)  Alleluia By Andrew Badger Snugly wrapped in sheet and quilt head safely buried in pillows, my inner voice sings hymns last sung aloud by me with faithful saints gathered to praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia Amen Each note, each […]


Earth from a cellar

07.23.16 Posted in today's words by

Ilona Martonfi’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Yellow House” (June 2016)  Earth from a cellar By Ilona Martonfi A man excavates a winter garden Orangerie in the Tuileries, Paris 1er arrondissement carries the clay from the bottom to the surface. It is the slow, dragging steps. Out of a hole in the earth. […]


A fearful thought

07.22.16 Posted in today's words by

The last poem by Sushant Supriye to appear here was “Yesterday Night in my Dreams” (June 2016)  A fearful thought (Hindi title: Daraawani Baat) Translated from Hindi By Sushant Supriye One day I returned home but it did not seem like my house. The house number was same but the relatives living in it seemed complete strangers. […]


Fly fishing

07.21.16 Posted in today's words by

Paul Goldberg’s most recent poem to appear here was “I walk on my street which is ever so nice” (May 2016) Fly fishing By Paul Goldberg In the moon light of a rocky Mountain night I stood fly fishing. not a bite. two youngsters downstream from me Laughed and giggled by an old Douglas tree. The […]


Beyond the absurdity of reality

07.20.16 Posted in today's words by

Julia Hones’ most recent poem to appear here was “Double Nature” (February 2014)  Beyond the absurdity of reality By Julia Hones Hands grasp the flicker of a truth. I stand tall facing the sky and the soil, embracing both. Words don’t know how to age; Everything else can crumble and dissolve.


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