Bette Hileman gave us a winter weather advisory from the perspective of a Virginian with her debut poem (Awaiting Snow). Today she gives us a consideration of motherhood. There is much to be said on the subject. Do you think we all read this poem a little differently depending on how we’re wired?    Dirty […]

Jane Audrey ponders a difficult question and in so doing brings the balance between head and heart into focus. She asks us to consider the cost of doing right by one standard at the expense of another.    Honorable By Jane Audrey Honorable. He does what is expected. What is defined. Giving, to others without […]

Karen Schindler is the managing editor of POW Fast Flash Fiction where she publishes (and is always looking for) works of fiction between 100 and 1000 words long. Her most recent appearance here was part of Contributor Series 4 with her poem Now that I know. You can find her news and newest at miscellaneous yammering. Erosion By Karen […]

KJ Hannah Greenberg has brought us a real mix of theme and emotion in her writing (Sentiment’s Chowder, Mala’alot Dafna’s Center: Community Teichel, My Boyfriend Coughs up Platitudes, Living as Though It Matters). This giggle of a poem is as delightful as the child who inspired it must be. Don’t we all know an infant like this and […]

Taryn Spencer is 23 years old. She graduated with a BA from Sam Houston State University. She writes poetry, fiction, and essays. Her favorite book is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and her favorite singer is Billie Holiday. You can read more of her work at her web site. Taryn uses pacing and cadence to […]