Maureen Donatelli’s most recent poem here was Nectar. Read them both and you’ll get a sense for Maureen’s versatility. What Have You on Sunday Afternoon By Maureen Donatelli clouds measure, white feathers cross a sapphire sky, water is the outcome, pulled from warm sweet skin, with sermons and yellow straw hats abandoned to the shade of […]

Chris G Vaillancourt’s poem Little Grandson, Little Boy appeared here in April. Chris’ poetry often reflects defining moments in life, some pastoral, some more overtly dramatic. This one is dramatic. Fibreglass Boats and Lemonade Stands By Chris G Vaillancourt I heard the hissing of the snake before I felt its fangs pierce the night air. Fibreglass boats […]

Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem here was Over the Top. Her poem today raises a few questions: is creativity compatible with those faiths that espouse raising consciousness above need and desire, eg, can a writer truly practice Zen Buddhism? Does the creative urge place attainment of the higher state described here out of reach? The Brahman […]

Jeanette Cheezum’s most recent poem here was Another Day’s Work, published as part of Contributor Series 8: Feast and Famine. Jeanette often steps out of her own personal experience and gives us looks at and into the lives of others. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you stop by cavalcadeofstars, Jeanette’s new online literary magazine. […]

Darryl Willis’ poem Making Love appeared here in August 2010. This poem uses a handful of words to paint us a very big picture. Corona Solis By Darryl Willis Bright sky center of albumen brushed feathered white with clouds. Donetsk awash in summer light. Obeisant petals to birds in flight.