Nate Spears’ most recent poem to appear here was Soul Mate Destiny (February 2012). Check out his first book of poetry, Inspiration 2 Smile, while you await the forthcoming release of his new book, Main Street Thoughts, this spring.OzBy Nate Spears Wonderland displays snow In a world of living who knows I build character Plotting, strategizing, Fighting my […]
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Egret Time
Lisa M Drago used to fear poetry. It seemed like something reserved for folks with a specialized ethereal mind. Then, in September 2011, just for the heck of it, she took a poetry workshop on writing sestinas. As if by magic she’s been seized by her muse and compelled to write sestinas (and other formal […]
causatum
Rob Dyer has been writing for 10 years and he still doesn’t know why. He hopes he never finds out. His words are free and have been read in several places. And he says, “the more I write, the less I know.”causatumBy Rob Dyer post-op revealed the results a smile was sutured on a zipper […]
Mouths
Molly Bond is a student from San Francisco.MouthsBy Molly Bond When you laugh I smell sawdustin my breathand I don’t know whereit comes from.Perhaps tiny menbuild mansions in my brain. I put my hands over my mouthwhen you make me laughbecause the insides of mouths areintimate placesand I don’t want you tonotice my teeth too […]
Commerce
Anthony Ward’s poem Catering appeared here in February 2012.CommerceBy Anthony Ward I’m drifting in the doldrumsWithout anything to drive meTired of listening to peopleTelling me how I feelTired of listening to people expressWhat I fail to convey with wordsTrying to hear my own voiceDrowned out by the silenceBecoming increasingly frustratedUntil I’m distraught with doubtNot wanting to be […]
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