William C Ross’ most recent poem to appear here was Dog Days Quintet (August 2012). Old KeysBy William C Ross Metal memories line an old cigar box,a congress of keys that have outlived their locks,and some, their doors and buildings, as well–and all with a silent story to tell. Apartments, houses, an office, a car.Cabins and cabinets […]

Harris Tobias’ most recent poem to appear here was Sea Cow (March 2013). The MapleBy Harris Tobias Our storm-damaged maple repairs itselfThat dear tree from whose branch we hunga swing. A majestic and a giving thing must nowBegin repairs in that slow and careful way trees haveA limb that took sixty years to growbecomes another scar. A […]

Elizabeth Dublin’s most recent poem to appear here was Reminder (March 2013). GoneBy Elizabeth Dublin Out of the blue, aburst of bad news, like a dogbite on a green day.

Richard Schnap’s most recent poem to appear here was Mission Statement (January 2013). AntidoteBy Richard Schnap It was a cold, grey, and sunless SaturdayThe blue sky hidden behind darkened cloudsAs I watched the news from near and farA litany of deaths, disasters, and despairI scanned my email for encouraging signsA letter from a friend who I thought […]

Bill Webb’s poem Tabby appeared here in April 2013. untitledBy Bill Webb I day-dreamt todaydesk to elbow-supported palmcradling bearded chinmiles away, envisioning just you.Perhaps I imagined a wisp of your scentor closed my eyes to your murmuring lipsthen startled to reality–smiling.I didn’t mention it however,because in lovehe who cares most loses.