Suchitra Balaji lives and writes in Austin, Texas. When Grace Called By Suchitra Balaji Vagrant vestiges of worry lingered on When the phone rang. The trip was confirmed. So much can happen in one phone call Where stress and sadness were the mainstay for some years, They had been reduced to a nagging itch in […]
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There Is No Now in Waiting
Milton Ehrlich’s most recent poem to appear here was “Hungry for Love in the Sludge of Staten Island” (July 2017) There Is No Now in Waiting By Milton Ehrlich As I wait for the dentist’s assault, my breathing grinds to a halt. Anticipating pain, my neck and shoulders tighten up. A metallic taste in my […]
On My Way
James Keane lives and writes in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. This poem originally appeared in the Indiana Voice Journal. On My Way By James Keane I was on my way to a class reunion, where the beer and beef steak would flow all night. Bundled up in a handsome coat and hat appropriate for a […]
Family Promise
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “Peace” (July 2017) Family Promise By Murray Dunlap In a blinding fog I arrive at family promise My legs are sore from all my running around My eyes, seeing double, prepare dinner For the children without home Or love My fog clears as I watch them eat […]
Lifespan
Nels Hanson’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Kiss” (July 2017) Lifespan By Nels Hanson Unlike the giant land tortoise of the Galapagos, ancient blue oyster or huge yellow clam with fluted double shell, stone wings that clamp unwary divers’ legs deep undersea, we’re built to age what feels too soon, spring and winter […]
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