Lonnie Monka resides in Jerusalem, loves to read and write, and relentlessly ponders life. To Some DegreeBy Lonnie Monka My mind is not the ocean,whose depths are more difficult to reachthan the moon– the ocean is not clouds,though, to some degree, we can see themas the same water– clouds are my mindpulled in many directions, […]

Gregory Gunn’s most recent poem to appear here was Legacy (July 2012). Lake AccordBy Gregory Gunn Yawning waters within range.Could stop harbouring any feeling.Gaping lake waters, my love,we might cease sympathizing,could quit identifying with the spiritbut neither dagger nor swordpulled from their sheathesof misfortune setting sights on;how tentatively we all immersethis licentious laying on of hands.First and […]

Scott Owens’ most recent poem to appear here was Dawn the Way I Want Her To (July 2012). The Hard Times to ComeBy Scott Owens I start now preparing for what seemsimpossible but surely will come somedesolate Friday in the year 2019when you’ll look me square in the face and say,I Hate You. It will be when […]

Elise Ambrosio Schneider has a bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications with extensive experience writing advertising copy and managing creative staff in the educational publishing industry. She lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and nine-year-old daughter. TearsBy Elise Ambrosio Schneider (burning)It’s for the bestIt’s nature’s wayYou’re young, you’re fit, you’re healthy. (spilling)Mrs SchneiderCall this numberHe’s […]

Adukuri Jagannath Rao is a retired banker who lives in Hyderabad, India. His interests include poetry and photography. Visit his web site. The dog’s barkBy Adukuri Jagannath Rao The dog’s bark came late in the nightAlong with a motor’s whir and the humOf my computer into a night’s old age.The trees crackled in the fallen leavesOn […]