Jean Hendrickson’s poetry (Older, Wiser; Contributor Series 1: 9/11, Armageddon 9/11; and New Kid immediately spring to mind)  sometimes spins the world on its head. It contains all the shock at the betrayals of this life but none of the bitterness. It reads fresh and it feels genuine. This poem gives us something to reflect […]

Dillon Wackerman is a student of classical languages, a translator, and a painter. This light lyric is meant to inspire and to reassure. It is the voice of the parent in all species, but also the teacher, the mentor, the elder, encouraging the young to forge new paths and soar to new heights. It’s the […]

Michael Lee Johnson’s poem Nikki Purrs appeared here in November. Michael is a very busy man and you should stay up-to-date with his accomplishments by visiting his web site. This is another look at a moment, with a nod to the past and a hint at the future. Mother, Edith, at 98(first published at physiognomy […]

Sharran Windwalker is, in his own words, a natural kind of person. He won’t drive a car, preferring to walk or bicycle wherever he goes, molding the needs of living around these two basic modes of transportation. Hence, Sharran sees more of the world around him than most people do. His keen environmental awareness is […]

Arizona’s Ryan Despain writes spare, striking poetry that is direct, powerful, and touching. You’ve read Living day to day, a picture of isolation. In his latest poem, Ryan writes cleanly and with stark emotion, eloquently expressing the solitary experience of mourning. Counting Toes By Ryan Despain everyone feels sorrow death comes we know family loved […]