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Furious Fear

12.22.13 Posted in today's words by

Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was Desperate for a Bit (October 2013). Furious Fear By Marc Carver It is all about fear the fear that keeps you going to work the fear that keeps you from saying what you want the fear that makes you afraid to do what you want. You […]


Over the River

12.21.13 Posted in today's words by

Juliana Norwood’s most recent poem to appear here was Paperweight (September 2013). Over the River By Juliana Norwood I thought that’s where everyone went. Took me years to realize not everyone’s Grandma told tales right out of Little House on the Prairie about pig bladder balloons, maple snow candy, and the aftermath of diphtheria and […]


September Song

12.20.13 Posted in today's words by

William C Ross’ most recent poem to appear here was Old Keys (June 2013). It seems appropriate to mark summer’s passing on the first day of winter.  September Song By William C Ross Fireflies are fewer as the nights grow long. The crickets still fiddle their serotinal song. The meadow is covered by early dew’s […]


One Bad Bulb

12.19.13 Posted in today's words by

Nick Talent’s most recent poem to appear here was Ten-Year Anniversary (October 2013). One Bad Bulb By Nick Talent One bad bulb is all it takes to turn the whole tree dark. There is no easy fix, no way around the hard work. So you start at the beginning, go one bulb at a time […]


Blue Water

12.18.13 Posted in today's words by

Jimmi Ware’s most recent poem to appear here was Red Velvet (Holiday Love), published as part of  Contributor Series 10: Silken Rags (December 2011).  Blue Water By Jimmi Ware Blue water and clear skies/now I know where my truth lies/Big hugs and family ties Cold days and hot nights/My goal is now within sight/I know […]


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