Saideh Pakravan is Iranian born and French educated and lives in the United States. She writes essays, fiction, and poetry in both French and English. She was editor for 9 years of Chanteh, a cross-cultural quarterly in English for the Iranian-American community in the United States. Her work has appeared in several anthologies and publications such as The […]

Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was The Caretaker (October 2012). The PoemBy Marc Carver It is not really about the poemas much as you want it to be.It is not really even about youor the way you deliverthe words. It is all about the peoplewho sit in the chairswho come to listenand in some […]

Bobbie Troy’s most recent work to appear here was Two by Bobbie Troy (August 2012). CleansingBy Bobbie Troy his anger rose visiblyfrom his bodylike incense in a cathedralduring high mass but he was not cleansed until he had used iton his wife then he could pray

Gerard Sarnat, MD, has written 2 poetry collections, Homeless Chronicles and Disputes, and his work has been published in more than 60 journals and anthologies. His third book, Seventeens, will consist of 17-syllable, 3-line short forms (as shown here). Visit his website. Speaking for meBy Gerard Sarnat nothing so grandfor grandparents and grandkidsas grandparents, grandkids

Samantha Seto wrote this poem. Why aren’t you writing one now? Nature of WoodsBy Samantha Seto One flower petal drops and lands in the river,Water in the river moves in constant motion downstream. The trees sway and move gently with the breeze,Fragrance of nature carries a new aroma. My path is filled with sunlight,Birds release […]