Rosalind Kaliden’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tenacity” (May 2019). He Bows, Walks Off the Mat By Rosalind Kaliden Robert, at five, stands in white pants and kimono, the ends of the knotted belt spread in two directions like a snake’s tongue. His right and left fists toggle the air. Straight, form, balance, […]
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Long Dark Spell
J.B. Hogan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Left Behind” (June 2019). Long Dark Spell By J.B. Hogan A long dark spell is coming it’s coming for us all, the seasons getting shorter days now far from long; the sand is nearly empty in the hourglass so small, each sunrise left for savoring each […]
The Death Song of Us
Thomas Locicero’s most recent poem to appear here was “Black Hills” (June 2019). The Death Song of Us after T.S. Eliot By Thomas Locicero You and I, we shall retreat, Though our night has been splayed out against defeat, Like old prophets, we foresee the solemn writings. We shall walk among the humblest of abodes, […]
Road Kill
Nancy Scott McBride’s most recent poem to appear here was “Bees in the Cherry Trees” (May 2019). Road Kill By Nancy Scott McBride If it seriously upsets you, don’t move to the country, because it’s everywhere. Each time you get behind the wheel of your car, you see it. And it’s everything—deer, bears, foxes, possums, […]
A Good Summer
Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was “Before the Storm” (May 2019). A Good Summer By Laura Zucca-Scott This summer was a good summer You told me you wanted to die I told you that you couldn’t So we played cards Late in the evening Loud music playing outside Lives still racing In […]
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