Heather Minette’s most recent poem to appear here was “Return” (December 2016) Falling By Heather Minette Swallowing a cry, I closed his front gate behind me, and from his bedroom window he watched, as I looked to the night sky and witnessed a speck of silver, falling. A silent confirmation. A reflection. A finale. We, too, […]
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A Forgotten Lover
Pijush Kanti Deb’s most recent poem to appear here was “Tic-Tac” (October 2016) A Forgotten Lover By Pijush Kanti Deb Oh my departed dear, I’m sorry for and ashamed of my life which is still alive despite your separation from me as my half-composed epic is yet to be completed; my song that is still sung […]
My Darling
Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was “White Noise” (December 2016) My Darling By Julie Ellinger Hunt As you sleep beside me I want to crawl inside you Explore your heart up close Examine your amazing brain Be inside your soft, silky skin My darling, you fascinate me with your simplicity The simple […]
Crocus in Winter
Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Mesas and Meadows” (January 2017) Crocus in Winter By Howard F. Stein A crocus poked its head through late winter snow, heedless of timing in an engulfing sea. Why I turned my head toward it, I’ll never know— perhaps I was ready to behold.
Wait (quiet will come)
Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was “The Dawn of Excellence” (January 2017) Wait (quiet will come) By Murray Dunlap In memory of Alex Stirling When the thunder fell When the light skittered across the water Mighty crickets fell silent Rain fell and drained through an etchwork of trees Matted fibers Milky face When spirits […]
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