Advent By James McElroy In the advent of the year, a large owl showed up and sat, lodged, in an off-lemon yew along the small path at Westernness. It was Sunday, I think, and the neighbors flocked to the base of the tree, trying to get a better view of those forward- facing eyes and the […]
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Last minute poet takes the stage
Cary Lynne’s most recent poem to appear here was “Angel Practice” (November 2016) Last minute poet takes the stage By Cary Lynne I look at the poetry reader and notice his chin There’s a little—very little—stubble on his edges and I like it. Looks tidy, but not quite They’re selling cheap Manhattans in frosty to-go cups, […]
Misanthrope
Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Mr. Tewksbury” (November 2016) Misanthrope By Marc Carver Call me Alcestre a true hater of all men. I once believed I was that man but now I know I am not. I don’t hate men I feel sorry for them as I watch them the things they do and say to each other. […]
White Noise
Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was “Wishing for Hindsight” (November 2016) White Noise By Julie Ellinger Hunt Much like static, loud crackling, disruptive, inexcusable tempers/actions/reactions Tearing apart the fabric of us— The flow of equality, the hinges that hold us together as we move, grow, learn, live, love… Skin us all! Turn […]
Empty spirits
Darryl Willis’ most recent poem to appear here was “Year Four” (November 2016) Empty spirits By Darryl Willis An empty bottle’s on the floor but the spirits haven’t left. They force their way into my brain, clouding and yet strangely clear. My best friend was blown to hell while I picked up a little shrapnel. I’m […]
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