Afzal Moolla’s most recent poem to appear here was “Old Sof’Town” (May 2016) haggard hope By Afzal Moolla trudging along, vanquished attempts at being strong, stumbling through, the fogged gaze of the untrue, falling down, picking up pieces of my broken frown, standing up, in the sleety rains, clinging onto hope’s slippery reins, today, tomorrow, […]
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Everyday Visions
James G. Piatt’s most recent poem to appear here was “She Is” (June 2016) Everyday Visions By James G. Piatt I found pleasure walking near the ocean shore, Experienced a soft warmth below the gritty dune, And on the yellow sand, close to the ocean’s roar, Imagined a painting where debris was strewn: Images in the […]
Threading the Needle
Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was “In the Midst” (March 2014) Threading the Needle By Julie Ellinger Hunt It is often assumed that the challenge in itself is enough to forfeit a position. To achieve and obtain the center of something so finite like the eye, or the once black heart we […]
Family Ties
Jimmie Ware’s most recent poem to appear here was “Blue Water” (December 2013) Family Ties By Jimmie Ware Ancient drums and hanging trees Civil rights and a southern breeze Little white churches built on red dirt We came to worship even as we hurt Unity was once the order of the day We cared for one […]
Intoxication
Jeanette Cheezum’s most recent poem to appear here was “Golden Years” (June 2016) Intoxication By Jeanette Cheezum The tilt of her head made her long hair frame the small of her back. The kiss of the dew tickled her feet. He watched his neighbor smile at the sunrise and scoop up the paper. His mind […]
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