R Martin Basden’s most recent poem to appear here was A Likeness (September 2013). When Pink Is Not Becoming By R Martin Basden Flush of guilt paints every face in the room when the object of gossip makes entry and silence amplifies unspoken greeting
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Flowers in the Wind
Neil Ellman’s most recent poem to appear here was Small Worlds III (February 2015). Flowers in the Wind (after the watercolor by Paul Klee) By Neil Ellman In spring the wind speaks to marigolds and peonies to orchids and hyacinths in a whisper of words in a language its own it offers itself as suitor […]
Apple Tree’s Journey
Anita Haas’ most recent poem to appear here was English Class (February 2015). Apple Tree’s Journey (for Mary) By Anita Haas Storm winds knock her round a staggering globe. She grabs hold fiercely surrendering a legacy of rosy persistence and a yearning for the sky.
Small Worlds III
Neil Ellman’s most recent poem to appear here was Moon (May 2014). Small Worlds III (after the painting by Wassily Kandinsky) By Neil Ellman Our universe through the eyepiece of a telescope like beads of infinite pearl on infinite strands of light; through a microscope infinity fractured into a myriad of warps inside its cosmic […]
To Exhale
Kathleen O’Neil is from Liverpool NY. To Exhale By Kathleen O’Neil The fête is upon us, this is thanksgiving. The smooth, heavy taste of sugar and the firm scent of meat, spices. Tart fruits spill over cool stone tables. Even the wise look renewed, fresh and brisk. There’s no smoke; it’s long gone. Everyone merrily […]
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