John J McKenna’s most recent poem to appear here was Wish (August 2012). The White Horse (New Amsterdam on Hudson)By John J McKenna I. thisthe olde coldof sooty grey Londonhere too in the still youngrising timber smokeof New Amsterdam where shadow and shadegrin in wicked macabreOctober delight cold as skyslouched from river east where big hearted brightnot close […]

Jim Kuperstein is a good writer and a good guy. He is from San Diego CA. The CPSC EntryBy Jim Kuperstein 850523HCC3239|19820606|D|75|52|8|9|14|1|CA| A 14 YEAR OLD WAS THROWN FROM A 3 WHEELED ATVWHEN HE APPARENTLY BRAKED USING ONLY THE FRONTWHEEL. HE LANDED ON HIS HEAD. THE RESULTING HEADINJURIES PROVED FATAL. HE WAS WEARING A HELMET. My brother’s life and deathDistilled and […]

Caleb Dorsey is a writer with many stories. He will share them in due time.  The HikeBy Caleb Dorsey TwistedA splintered spinal wreckageMade of stone, decay, and earthUpThe rain quenches the veinsTo burst autumnal vibranceTreacheryDeceptive green beauty clingsSoft and deadly slickSummitSweaty peaks and peeksThrough trees and winded breathStoneRounded rocks tower lowAssuaging weary loversLipsThe young girls’ […]

Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was Enter Stage Right, published as part of Contributor Series 11, On Birthdays, in June 2012.  The Pre-Divorce Check ListBy Julie Ellinger Hunt Take down the photos,put away the reminders,turn off the switch in my head that automaticallydials your number when something happens.Replace the piece of me […]

Lisa M Drago’s most recent poem to appear here was Mutual Birthday, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays, in July 2012.  Creation’s CircleBy Lisa M Drago Cemetery rest is alivefor me. Walking amid rowsof stones, rosary beadsin hand. Imagined bells pealin my mind. Praying, I circleback minus a thorny crown. These faithful souls […]