Gregory Gunn’s most recent poem to appear here was Legacy (July 2012). Lake AccordBy Gregory Gunn Yawning waters within range.Could stop harbouring any feeling.Gaping lake waters, my love,we might cease sympathizing,could quit identifying with the spiritbut neither dagger nor swordpulled from their sheathesof misfortune setting sights on;how tentatively we all immersethis licentious laying on of hands.First and […]
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The Hard Times to Come
Scott Owens’ most recent poem to appear here was Dawn the Way I Want Her To (July 2012). The Hard Times to ComeBy Scott Owens I start now preparing for what seemsimpossible but surely will come somedesolate Friday in the year 2019when you’ll look me square in the face and say,I Hate You. It will be when […]
Tears
Elise Ambrosio Schneider has a bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications with extensive experience writing advertising copy and managing creative staff in the educational publishing industry. She lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and nine-year-old daughter. TearsBy Elise Ambrosio Schneider (burning)It’s for the bestIt’s nature’s wayYou’re young, you’re fit, you’re healthy. (spilling)Mrs SchneiderCall this numberHe’s […]
My Extraordinary Gift
Jeanette Gallagher’s most recent poem to appear here was Timeless (July 2012). My Extraordinary GiftBy Jeanette Gallagher On an ordinary summer morningOn my pier in Linkhorn Bay, I prepareto go crabbing–a ritual I often perform.While I tie string to rail and lower bait into bayI am overcome with a sudden ecstasy. A shift in consciousness compels me […]
The dog’s bark
Adukuri Jagannath Rao is a retired banker who lives in Hyderabad, India. His interests include poetry and photography. Visit his web site. The dog’s barkBy Adukuri Jagannath Rao The dog’s bark came late in the nightAlong with a motor’s whir and the humOf my computer into a night’s old age.The trees crackled in the fallen leavesOn […]
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