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Trees

05.14.14 Posted in today's words by

Bill Webb’s most recent poem to appear here was Christmas Lights (April 2014). Trees By Bill Webb We lived near an orchard once, Row upon row of low gnarled trees Tended by an old gnarled man Misshapen like the trees, They stunted for harvest He by age, both according to plan. A college owned it. […]


Light in the Eastern Sky

05.13.14 Posted in today's words by

Lana Joseph lives in Vermont with her dogs, her cats, her partner, and nature. She writes when the natural world tells her to. Light in the Eastern Sky By Lana Joseph Creeping orange over the thumb-smudged sage of Sterling Mountain foretells a midday blue to rival the deep Atlantic. This is the only alarm clock […]


Tales of Men, Part One

05.09.14 Posted in today's words by

Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was King of the Hill (April 2014). Tales of Men, Part One By Marc Carver The Egyptian man in the hot tub asked me if I enjoyed a drink. I said I did. “Are you a heavy drinker?” He asked. I don’t know what gave him that […]


Car Nerd

05.08.14 Posted in today's words by

John Grey’s most recent poem to appear here was City Folk, Arts Division (October 2013). Car Nerd By John Grey On his wall, he’s hung a poster of an automobile cutaway. It’s his version of Miss August in a swimsuit. The poster’s so detailed you can see the ball joint, the bushings, tie rod, disc […]


When Masai Raise Spearheads

05.07.14 Posted in today's words, Uncategorized by

Charles Bane, Jr’s poem For Jane Kenyon appeared here in April 2012. When Masai Raise Spearheads By Charles Bane Jr When Masai raise spearheads to Ngai at his falling wordless leave, they mirror unsheathed swords of city heights, wavering in the breath of the unseen. All mystery is powerless before the respiratory fate of light […]


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