Shelby “Mahogany” Wilson’s most recent poem to appear here was Mirror’s View (May 2012).Self LoveBy Shelby Mahogany Wilson I uncovered self love in the depths of my soul It cracked open my heart and love poured with ease from my entire being It gave me certitude to be proud and honor the real me It allowed me […]
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Weeds
Harris Tobias’ most recent poem to appear here was The Pond (May 2012). WeedsBy Harris TobiasThe weeds are back I see.This time they have brought their friends.It’s not like me to be inhospitable,But this is where hospitality ends.I dig them up and toss their bodiesIn an unmarked grave.A few days later they are resurrectedLike Jesus.God must […]
Reader
Scott Owens’ most recent poem to appear here was What Is Necessary (April 2012).ReaderBy Scott Owens I hope it’s a boy,of maybe fourteen,having grown up in a familythat doesn’t read or perhapsreads only popular books,magazines like Sports Illustrated,Cosmopolitan, the latest by James Patterson or Jude Deveraux.I hope he’ll pause for a momentwondering how such a thin bookhopes to […]
Revealing
Kendal Turner is a funny little spirit from Columbia SC. Full of hope and an annoying amount of cheerfulness, she processes her days through performances and poetry. She is the founder of Wet Ink Art Series, a multidisciplinary event that seeks to promote the visibility and performance of all art forms. She is also a […]
Conceived at night after too much drinking
KC Bosch’s most recent poem to appear here was Eating Contest in a Third World Diner (May 2012). Conceived at night after too much drinkingBy KC BoschConceived at night after too much drinking,long after sleep was the best option.Born to a fresh day.I train and groom them.Manners and spelling,language and punctuation.Math is important and so are looks.One day […]
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