Michael Copeland’s most recent poem to appear here was “Her Love” (December 2016) A Writer By Michael Copeland You have the right to be forgotten in the scheme of life’s great plan, with a shadowy sense of misplaced drama. There breathes from the writer’s mind a natural, healthy, elevated spirit that trails to oblivion upon passing. […]
It's just poetry, it won't bite
I cannot be a poet.
Amanda Springer lives and writes in Kearny, New Jersey. I cannot be a poet. By Amanda Springer I cannot be a poet. My suffering is incomparable to the subjects of the greats many years before. My love did not expire by an empty vial nor has it left my unrequited love in vain. If my […]
Shenandoah
John J. McKenna’s most recent poem to appear here was “Belfast” (July 2016) Shenandoah (dedicated to Stan Galloway, the students and volunteers of Bridgewater College, VA and all of the lights that shined at The Bridgewater International Poetry Festival, January 2017) By John J. McKenna Shenandoah two hands one feminine one masculine together intertwined cupping holding […]
Circuit Breakers
Gwen Monohan’s most recent poem to appear here was “Acid Rain” (October 2016) Circuit Breakers By Gwen Monohan The power in their home was gone because a front moved through. A rocking, shocking summer storm. Familiar houses in the distance seemed darker than the night, though shaded outlines roped potential circuits for the naked eye with […]
The Nightshift
Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Angel” (March 2017) The Nightshift By Marc Carver Only me here now me and the fly that thumps endlessly into the window desperate to get out. All I would have to do is get out of bed and open it and he would be free. The […]
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