Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “Magic Woods” (July 2019).  Moon Talk By Charlene James-Duguid If I were a moon, any one of them, I’d be distressed At all this talk about waxing and waning. First off because I don’t know what they mean. Those dictionaries! I’m always the same Never smaller […]

Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “Midnight Confession” (June 2019).  Magic Woods By Charlene James-Duguid We own a forest. Not just any forest but a magic stand of trees. Twenty manicured acres that exude Primordial Powers. Pagan callings to gods are buried Somewhere in the tangled roots, In the wealthy underground. We […]

Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “Dauntless” (May 2019). Midnight Confession By Charlene James-Duguid I couldn’t fall asleep last night And I don’t really want to lie I snuck into the kitchen And had a piece of your pie. Your crust and apples were so good I reached for piece number two […]

Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “Which Math?” (April 2019). Dauntless By Charlene James-Duguid To dare the Devil, Look him straight in his face Latch onto his fiery eyes And say, ‘Who do you think you are, Anyway.” Dangerous. Yes, it is. But she does it every day, Several times, as a […]

Charlene James-Duguid’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Perfect Word” (March 2019). Which Math? By Charlene James-Duguid “Helen,” I asked in all seriousness, “Do mathematicians play or Work With numbers? Before she answered, she gave me that Signature Helen-throws-back-her-head- And-enjoys-the-moment- With-a-healthy laugh. Will she solve my dilemma, Apply advanced calculations to My adding […]