Mildred Speidel’s poem Bed of Roses appeared here in November. Today she gives us a tribute poem. Killed by Kindness By Mildred Speidel Blonde hair boy Raised by aunt Mother taught him music He wrote poetry He read books He wrote songs He sang them He trusted He was shot that day because he trusted people to […]

Stan Galloway’s poem Apology appeared in October as part of Contributor Series 6: A Currency of Words. Today he gives us a poem about revisiting a moment in time. Click here for an audio reading of the poem and some words from Stan about the poem.  Remembering Waikiki By Stan Galloway Unnumbered days have passed since we looked […]

Ivan Jenson gave us Out There in November. This poem is, in keeping with Ivan’s style, witty and exploratory. Scatter-brain By Ivan Jenson I have never seen an alley cat turn into a bird so that it might  fly on home but then again I chase your little  tornado moods and run after your childish ways  enough […]

Mike Berger’s poem Darkest Hour appeared here in July. This poem is very different from that: light and amusing as opposed to sad and introspective.  Doctor Watson By Mike Berger In the accounts of Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson gives Holmes all the credit. Watson was never given the same keen powers of observation. Watson was, however, that […]