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Signs

12.13.12 Posted in today's words by

Christopher Roe’s most recent poem to appear here was Undercover Poet (December 2012).SignsBy Christopher Roe Down With ThisUp With ThatProtests and ContestsDo Not EnterLaw and OrderOut of OrderThin IceSoft ShoulderSharp CurveWatch Your HeadKeep Off the GrassSmoke Free ZoneDo Not Feed the AnimalsNo Left TurnsNo Right TurnsNo U-TurnsNo Deposit, No ReturnsNo Shirt, No Shoes, No ServiceDeliveries in RearBeware […]


The Pre-Divorce Check List

12.13.12 Posted in words to linger on by

Julie Ellinger Hunt’s most recent poem to appear here was Enter Stage Right, published as part of Contributor Series 11, On Birthdays, in June 2012.  The Pre-Divorce Check ListBy Julie Ellinger Hunt Take down the photos,put away the reminders,turn off the switch in my head that automaticallydials your number when something happens.Replace the piece of me […]


Summer’s Swan Song

12.12.12 Posted in today's words by

Sandy Patton’s poem Gossip Girls appeared here in November 2012. Summer’s Swan SongBy Sandy Patton Sultry breath blows hot, encircles and entices, implores us to touch her warmth, surrender to her season of pleasure. Whispered promises of paradise draw us closer to her fier; we yield. Singed by the smoldering pull of her heat, certain we can […]


Cats

12.11.12 Posted in today's words by

Ray Sharp’s most recent poem to appear here was Mayflies (May 2012).CatsBy Ray Sharp My night was plagued by cats.Cats on my couch.Cats on my legs.Cats on my pillow.Cats on my face.Cats in my dreams.Cats speaking in German, calling, All aboard.Cats in Parliament, wearing powdered wigs.Cats meowing love songs to the moon.


Creation’s Circle

12.10.12 Posted in words to linger on by

Lisa M Drago’s most recent poem to appear here was Mutual Birthday, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays, in July 2012.  Creation’s CircleBy Lisa M Drago Cemetery rest is alivefor me. Walking amid rowsof stones, rosary beadsin hand. Imagined bells pealin my mind. Praying, I circleback minus a thorny crown. These faithful souls […]


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