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The Arts

03.23.15 Posted in today's words by

William C Ross’ most recent poem to appear here was Dinner for One (September 2014). The Arts By William C Ross Voice of the singer. Feet of the dancer. Rhymes of the poet Ask and answer. Eye of the painter. The actor’s part. Art is in all, And all are in art. Now the song […]


What Is a Man?

03.22.15 Posted in today's words by

This poem was written by Cybeast. What Is a Man? By Cybeast A man is not a set of organs Heart, lungs, bones, muscles Nor is he, despite Drac’s moanings, A miserable pile of secrets. He is but a fleeting fancy On a universe larger Than any one member Can truly perceive A fancy with […]


Sidewalk Story

03.21.15 Posted in today's words by

Christopher Roe’s most recent poem to appear here was Bell Dust (February 2015). Sidewalk Story By Christopher Roe He looked down at the worn green patinated bronze plaque embedded in the concrete that proudly proclaimed, “Built by Work Projects Administration RI 1940.” The sidewalk was seventy-four years old. That was two years older than him. […]


When Pink Is Not Becoming

03.20.15 Posted in today's words by

R Martin Basden’s most recent poem to appear here was A Likeness (September 2013). When Pink Is Not Becoming By R Martin Basden Flush of guilt paints every face in the room when the object of gossip makes entry and silence amplifies unspoken greeting


Flowers in the Wind

03.19.15 Posted in today's words by

Neil Ellman’s most recent poem to appear here was Small Worlds III (February 2015). Flowers in the Wind (after the watercolor by Paul Klee) By Neil Ellman In spring the wind speaks to marigolds and peonies to orchids and hyacinths in a whisper of words in a language its own it offers itself as suitor […]


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