Wayne Turner is a musician, poet, and artist in Virginia (of course!). He has been playing with words for more than five decades, ever since his mother first read to him and taught him to love words. The main thread in his writing is shared transformation, growth, and aboxal learning. Some of Wayne’s play can […]

Canadian writer Chris Vaillancourt has given us words to think about before (Walking Beyond Her Reach, Contributor Series 3: Resolution and Resolve, Unheard). His poetry has been widely published; click here to read more of his work. Chris is awaiting the release this year of his new book of poetry. Today his poem is despondent, […]

Robert CJ Graves is not a stranger to you. You have read his poem No Swimming here and you’ve hopefully read his work in other places as well because his poetry has been widely published. This intriguing poem speaks of dream and detail, as well it might. In Robert’s words: “This poem is a sort […]

Eve Hall’s poems (Still, Majestic, Resolutions) have a way of getting to the elemental heart of a thing. This poem continues that theme, albeit in a sadder context than her other work. The nature of the discord is instantly clear to the reader, and the sense of sad narration is palpable. It’s Over By Eve […]

It is still January, there is still time to revisit the resolution thing. Bobbie Troy’s poems, Dear Diane (Pushcart Prize nominee), Soldier, and Merry Christmas, My Love, have touched many readers. Her words resonate. No change today as Bobbie gives us a poem many can relate to. Read it before you face your own mirror […]