AJ Huffman’s most recent poem to appear here was [E]Motional Vacancies (May 2012). Virtual RomanceBy AJ Huffman Haven’t found Prince Charming?Try random acquaintances. Makethe first move. You’re privateand only available. [To] reach out.Get a stack of cards. List directions.Just hand them out to guys(aren’t telling the truth). Signup.*****Background screenings first *****It ensures you won’t get someonewho’s otherwise […]

Jean McLeod’s most recent poem to appear here was Office Visit (August 2012). Wishing HomeBy Jean McLeod White curtains billow in easy airsoft as lover’s handsin the slant of June eveningswhen no healing’s necessary. When winds chaseserried leaves, the bay tiltsreflections over blue-hulled canoesupturned near shore. Soon, waves freezeon pine-needled sandand snow covers roofs. As I fall […]

Jolene Paternoster’s most recent poem to appear here was Afternoon Lullaby (August 2012). Love in the MoviesBy Jolene Paternoster I. The breeze of my hand through your dark hairis the wind off the black and white ocean,is the piano crescendo under the close up on thefirst meeting of the lips that rise cataclysmicto trap all else in […]

Len Kuntz’ most recent poem to appear here was Storm Lake (August 2012). The Birthday AlbumBy Len Kuntz The days are pages looking back at you on a table,loose and uncollected like leavesor your windblown hair. See how you smile in this one?And here’s your boy, swaddled like baby Jesus in your arms.Pick up the picture in […]

Denny E Marshall’s most recent poem to appear here was On Water (April 2012). JumpBy Denny E Marshall Remember all of nine elevenCertain images anchored onMonitors showing peopleJumping from tall towersColor tattoo burnedDeep on the insideNo explanationWhy it stuck to camera eyeRubbing a magic lanternWishing for science fictionHoping for some galaxiesTo turn to fantasyWhen I fallInto the […]