Jean McLeod’s most recent poem to appear here was Wishing Home (September 2012).This Time of YearBy Jean McLeod my heart sips grief,less a delugethan a gentle rain.Almost enough are memoriesof heat lightning a thousand miles ago.Who, after all, would stay in Edenwhen there is a wider world?I’ll soon finish carrying this longingclose to my breast, like a precious childpull an […]

Maureen Donatelli’s most recent poem to appear here was 13 (August 2012). Pen Pal, 1974By Maureen Donatelli Here, the sun has just reachedthe rim, has found a ripped seamin the cloud, changing remnant snowfrom blue to gold. There, you may have just fallen into sleep. Maybe the moonis a crescent or full or a transit of darkness. […]

Sandy Patton is a native Virginian who shares her home with her husband and 2 bossy, outspoken felines. She is a member of Virginia Beach Writers, a weekly critique group, and Hampton Roads Writers. She enjoys reading her work at open mic events. Her poetry has appeared in print at Stories From the Chapel, and […]

Joshua Burton’s poem #1 appeared here in early November 2012. #6By Joshua Burton Time: aching and pacingWishing something awayPatience: staring at ceilingsA reminder of this restrictionLove: no amount of it can liberateme from this confinement

Darryl Willis’ most recent poem to appear here was Ukrainka v’Chyorniy (October 2012). Dlya moyi doicheriДля моей дочери, МаринаBy Darryl Willis I have been missing you, my friend.It has been far too long andthe distance between is a world away.Time and space collude and conspireto regulate and manipulate ourfriendship. But the heart transcendsthe tyranny of Chronos-Geography.And though […]