Megha Sood lives and writes in Jersey City, New Jersey. Sometimes By Megha Sood Sometimes I think if the sleep has a color it will be of the darkest blue like the heart of the ocean where the ray of light slices and pierces its soul leaving a sieve of emotions Sometimes I think if […]
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The door knows why it opens
Simon Perchik’s most recent poem to appear here was “Pulling this bowl to your lips” (February 2019). The door knows why it opens and still you’re not used to it could be a sound from the ’40s gutting this radio the way all skies darken fill with distances —you listen for the slow turn the […]
Cheater
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Truth About Love” (February 2019). Cheater By Murray Dunlap Having cheated death I am fearless I was given a paper-thin chance to survive I survived Now I work for perfection In my art In my words In my soul I fear imperfection I do not […]
Siren Sisters
Perry L. Powell’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Pigeon” (June 2016). Siren Sisters By Perry L. Powell I hear you singing over the waves through the foam and chill air and it is only dreams you promise. Tied with the tightest knots, the bristling hemp tearing skin, blood dripping on the slatted […]
Lessons Learned
Frank Adams’ most recent poem to appear here was “Ashes to Ashes” (January 2019). Lessons Learned By Frank Adams I would ask you in if I knew how to issue an invitation— but, I don’t. While others learned to reach out to build relationships. I learned I wasn’t wanted that I did not fit in […]
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