Deborah Lawrence is a fighter and a survivor. She believes in the body and counsels listening to what it has to say. YouBy Deborah LawrenceI.You ran into a wall.Stop.Go around itas many timesas you need to.It does matter.Remember, help isas far you’rewilling to seek it. II.A new you–who knew?You.The answer was there.Took time, but you […]
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The queen turns thirteen
Paul Goldberg’s poem While sleeping in my bed appeared here in June 2010. The queen turns thirteenBy Paul Goldberg The little queen turns thirteen. She looked at her kingdom and heard her subjects about. Her wisdom did shout to her age once again, “Catch up with me, don’t make this a rout.” Her age replied quickly, “Thirteen’s […]
Rebirth
Karen Jakubowski’s most recent poem to appear here was Gifted Delicacy, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays in July 2012). RebirthBy Karen JakubowskiI’ve always attuned to butterflies.Don’t get me wrong, I like dragonflies,fireflies too, needle bodies iridescentwings abuzz or bulbous bellies flickeringin warm twilight; both grant gleeinciting moments. But butterflies flutter,taste with their […]
Deferred Dreams
Sandra Forte-Nickenig’s most recent poem to appear here was The Artist, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays (June 2012). Deferred Dreams(with deference to Langston Hughes)By Sandra Forte-NickenigI know what happens to dreams deferred. They knit the fabric of restlessnesssow seeds of discontent, swirl in your belly and tug at your heartcircle your mind […]
Office Visit
Jean McLeod’s most recent poem to appear here was MRI (June 2012). Office VisitBy Jean McLeodThe doctor, young of visagelong on knowledgescrolls through test resultsas I sit on the other sideof his monitor. Well.He taps his lipwith his index finger.Well. He fidgets with his stethoscope.We both know he doesn’t need it todaylistensto my lungs anyway–Clear–he says–uh huh–I’ve never […]
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