Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Forward We March” (January 2018). The Damselfish of Hope By Murray Dunlap A fish, new in these shallows Darts behind black stone An outcropping of pain The Damselfish of hope The time to heal Eases into saltwater swells The need for hope Swims in as faith […]
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An After Death Conversation
Frank Adams’ most recent poem to appear here was “Safety” (August 2017). An After Death Conversation By Frank Adams Where does this emptiness come from? It comes from my death. Will this emptiness stay with me always? Yes, but it will lessen over time. Why do I feel this way? Because you loved me more […]
Why Is It So Hard to Be Present in the Moment
Julie Brehmer lives and writes in Michigan. Why Is It So Hard to Be Present in the Moment By Julie Brehmer moments of serenity are increasingly difficult to find amid the disorder and clutter of daily life thoughts compete with each other to win the reward of being chosen as the next responsibility it is […]
I try to take a picture of the wind
Paul Goldberg’s most recent poem to appear here was “Why Super Heroes Have Capes” (December 2016). I try to take a picture of the wind As it whirls and trumpets in my ears I try to taste the clap of waves as they slap the stoney banks along the bay I try to hold the […]
Art of Losing
Lindsay Holeman’s most recent poem to appear here was “Let’s Away” (February 2018). Art of Losing By Lindsay Holeman When I was seven, I lost a tooth. There was a cave where my tongue kept going. And I discovered that I was whole. When I was ten, I lost a little toy. A great search […]
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