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Saying please

07.05.14 Posted in today's words by

Susan Sweetland Garay received her BA in English literature from Brigham Young University, spent time in the Ohio Appalachians, and currently lives in the Willamette Valley with her family and works in the vineyard industry. She spends her free time writing, growing plants, and making art. She enjoys finding beauty and meaning in the everyday. […]


Older and Insisting

07.04.14 Posted in today's words by

Vanessa Raney is an American living in Croatia (and traveling). She was a fellowship participant at Sa(n)jam Knjige u Istri (19th Annual Book Fair in Istria), where she got to network with book publishers. To see some of her publications and to learn more about her, visit her blog. Older and Insisting By Vanessa Raney […]


The State Insane Asylum, Terrell, Texas

07.03.14 Posted in today's words by

Weldon Sandusky wrote this poem. The State Insane Asylum, Terrell, Texas By Weldon Sandusky Aged and weather tarnished, red brick buildings obscure little picnic tables scattered among trees where, strategically located, an administration building rises with a three-story bell tower and white columns. Then, more sharply in focus, appears a convenient warehouse, refrigeration units from […]


The birds will fly over the volcano

07.02.14 Posted in today's words by

Patricia Saunders wrote this poem. The birds will fly over the volcano By Patricia Saunders I want a paean to you a tribute to your radiance in the early morning hours when sunlight touches the banyan tree, stirs the koa branches bringing shy forest birds from the mountains bearing gifts for you. Take these azure […]


Strong

07.01.14 Posted in today's words by

Laura Zucca-Scott’s most recent poem to appear here was When You Are Leaving (March 2014). Strong By Laura Zucca-Scott Words Shattered Dreams Tomorrows Leaving Made us Strong  


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