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The birds will fly over the volcano

07.02.14 Posted in today's words by

Patricia Saunders wrote this poem. The birds will fly over the volcano By Patricia Saunders I want a paean to you a tribute to your radiance in the early morning hours when sunlight touches the banyan tree, stirs the koa branches bringing shy forest birds from the mountains bearing gifts for you. Take these azure […]


Strong

07.01.14 Posted in today's words by

Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was When You Are Leaving (March 2014). Strong By Laura Zucca-Scott Words Shattered Dreams Tomorrows Leaving Made us Strong  


Zoology

06.30.14 Posted in today's words by

Noah Hernandez wrote this poem. Zoology By Noah Hernandez Aardvark shuffles along the ground for food Bee’s humming in the wind Crap fills the air from the cages Danger is muted from behind the bars Elephants laze in the mud Foxes prowl their own land Gorillas stare passively back at the crowd How bored these […]


Buon Pasqua

06.29.14 Posted in today's words by

Sharon Poch’s most recent poem to appear here was Dark Ages (February 2013). Buon Pasqua By Sharon Poch The Mass is ended Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Sighing with risen relief, communicants trace the Holy Trinity on head and chest Resurrection over, the faithful file out, freed in lily-scented air like […]


Over

06.28.14 Posted in today's words by

This poem was written by L Ward Abel. Over By L Ward Abel She went quiet. There were photos left on the table between us, photos of back-forties and shortgrass and uplands and creeks. A map was placed beside those similes too. She went quiet. No quiver or tears or furrow. I felt out- landish, […]


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