Andrew Badger’s poem Human Condition appeared here in July 2012. The Shoebox By Andrew Badger The lid’s muted letters proclaimed Thom McAnwhile the end stated boldly size triple E nine–below which was scrawled in my grandmother’s script“And never a soul can e’er return to now silent streets.” Old age had quite ravaged that flimsy shoeboxstuffed full of […]

Dale Leffler lives and writes in New Jersey. His poetry has appeared at the prompts page. Dale has been an integral source of inspiration in the many writing circles he’s been part of over the years. Maybe his description of the experience will encourage others to write in the collective. Hearth Beat: for my poetry […]

AJ Huffman’s most recent poem to appear here was Be More Grateful (October 2012). The Beauties of the Named Land By AJ Huffman The Italian showed. (No surprise.)The language, like all born with the full expectation,should tongue conversation.Then renewed: the question regarding the engraving.It was important.Explained.(The poet might find his burial.)We believe from sorrow: He deserves a churchyard.

AG Dumas is a long-time writer who lives in New Jersey. He, like many of us, resorts to poetry when he has an emotional upheaval–and doesn’t know how else to express it. Easter Weekend By AG Dumas Something about Easter WeekendIt’s like spring is finally getting hereAnd we’re at a new beginningFor the umpteenth time.That’s […]

Michael Tweed’s poem At Last appeared here in January 2012. Free Your Soul By Michael Tweed Come away from the windowLie here with me.Share with me your joys, fearsYour beauty, love, your tears. Blow out the candle and come to me.Your eyes glow like embers In the night.Come to my arms and embrace. Tell me your stories, your […]