Paul Goldberg’s most recent poem to appear here was “I try to take a picture of the wind” (March 2018). A note by which to work By Paul Goldberg While riding in a cab one day I found a voice locked in my head He looked frazzled filled with dread. I asked him sir, what’s […]
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Tipping Point
Claire Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was “Siren Song” (January 2019). Tipping Point By Claire Scott pay PG&E, call Comcast, buy shoelaces speed walk around the block floss before bed photos of Machu Picchu Inca Trail blistered feet sacred stairs a stone that holds the sun in place pilates at ten with drill […]
My Early Struggles with Kryptonite
Ed Zahniser’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Ruby Yacht of Homer Kayak” (November 2018). My Early Struggles with Kryptonite By Ed Zahniser First it was my thumb I couldn’t keep out of my mouth, so it shrank a bit—no lie— not matching my other thumb just as years later my right arm […]
Cry Woman Workshop
Peter Frankis lives and writes in Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia. Cry Woman Workshop By Peter Frankis Here’s where you’ll stand, at the head and the feet. Your cheeks will be wet (keep nothing in reserve). Have your song—a simple descent where the last note catches and breaks. And poetry—a few lines will do— […]
Inside
Nicholas Damion Alexander’s most recent poem to appear here was “Fairy Tale” (March 2018). Inside By Nicholas Damion Alexander Inside a leaf, there’s a star, Inside a star the reflection Of leaves glittering silver droplets of rain. Inside the snail’s shell a world Of mystery unfolded, a mystery Of esoteric secrets unlocked. Inside the lizard’s […]
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