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Draught River

11.06.14 Posted in today's words by

Richard Luftig’s poem Historians appeared here in October 2014. Draught River By Richard Luftig Whatever water is left runs the risk of drying up, trapped in some eddy pocket. Soon, islands mid-stream will appear where rapids used to be while folks pray for them to disappear like some newfound Atlantis if only the rains would […]


Where Are the Mandelas? The Gandhis?

11.05.14 Posted in today's words by

Arif Ahmad’s poem The Optimist appeared here in October 2014. Where Are the Mandelas? The Gandhis? By Arif Ahmad The Pandora’s box of terrorism and a world spinning on its head For our choice of dying comes down to which is the better death: From terrorism or as collateral damage? Either way, if you notice, […]


The green sea

11.04.14 Posted in today's words by

Kay Middleton’s most recent poem to appear here was These lines are old (October 2014). The green sea By Kay Middleton It is a very large iceberg you hold in your hand, this history of a painter who, in his sixth decade whacks golf balls and hopes to find the meaning of his life or […]


Deciduous

11.03.14 Posted in today's words by

Stan Galloway’s most recent poem to appear here was Born Full Grown (October 2014). Deciduous By Stan Galloway Petals folded, bright Maturation swift and bold Dropping waste rootward Maple, larch, aspen, Viburnum, wisteria– Tended, denuded New leaves, energy Returning with a spring rain– Temporary loss Adam, was this all You understood of death, a Word […]


Treating Women Like Used Books

11.02.14 Posted in today's words by

Michael O’Neill wrote this poem. Treating Women Like Used Books By Michael O’Neill Standing in the library, I stare at the writings of dead men. Turning the pages of bullet wounds and broken spines. The faded words that speak of tall tales and love lost. All the letters jump out from the paper and parade […]


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