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After the Epitaph

11.09.14 Posted in today's words by

Jeanette Cheezum’s most recent poem to appear here was Intoxication (September 2014). After the Epitaph By Jeanette Cheezum First she cried, and then she got mad. Before she knew it, she was numb. Why did he take his soul; and leave hers behind?  


She: In Black

11.08.14 Posted in today's words by

Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was She: In Light (October 2014). She: In Black By Bobbie Troy she looked good in black the gown was expertly fitted to rein in unhappiness just enough to get her through the evening


The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

11.07.14 Posted in today's words by

Erren Geraud Kelly’s most recent poem to appear here was APB (October 2014). The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree By Erren Geraud Kelly she’s finding her voice in words like her mom, she never hides her light the apple never falls far from the tree she’s a mix of both worlds the best […]


Draught River

11.06.14 Posted in today's words by

Richard Luftig’s poem Historians appeared here in October 2014. Draught River By Richard Luftig Whatever water is left runs the risk of drying up, trapped in some eddy pocket. Soon, islands mid-stream will appear where rapids used to be while folks pray for them to disappear like some newfound Atlantis if only the rains would […]


Where Are the Mandelas? The Gandhis?

11.05.14 Posted in today's words by

Arif Ahmad’s poem The Optimist appeared here in October 2014. Where Are the Mandelas? The Gandhis? By Arif Ahmad The Pandora’s box of terrorism and a world spinning on its head For our choice of dying comes down to which is the better death: From terrorism or as collateral damage? Either way, if you notice, […]


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