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I Whisper the Hope and Coming of Existing

01.12.12 Posted in words to linger on by

Chris G Vaillancourt’s most recent poem to appear here was The Silence of This House (November 2011). I Whisper the Hope and Coming of Existing By Chris G Vaillancourt I whisper the hope and coming of existing.I twist the pages of this book I am reading.Its lines are filled with in-between distances,on-and-off realities, yes-and-no seeking prayers. And […]


Someday I’ll Find You

01.11.12 Posted in today's words by

Jamie Collins is a poet from Southwest Georgia, currently living in Seattle. He is the managing editor and founder of Requiem Magazine. He has published 11 books of poetry, including 5 chapbooks, His work has been published in magazines and anthologies. His poem “sleep beside you” is forthcoming at Heavy Hands Ink. Someday I’ll Find You By […]


Nectarines

01.10.12 Posted in today's words by

Dawnell Harrison’s most recent poem to appear here was Memorial Day 2007 With My Father (November 2011). Nectarines By Dawnell Harrison His eyes were on me–Wet like nectarines. He pulled me closerTo get a better view Of my scarlet red lipsThat were drawn on Like an artist’s brush stroke.I stood silent As an icicleAt midnight On the […]


Another morning

01.09.12 Posted in today's words by

R Martin Basden’s most recent poem to appear here was Rituals of Lost Purpose (November 2011). Another morning By R Martin Basden Another morning offers a nature call to the dog and for mea chance to watch the half-moon’s wan smileabove the Eastern horizontaunt sunrise from darkness with a catch-me-if-you-canborrowed primacy. Or is it boredom’s reflectionof endless repetitionon her […]


Will not drown

01.09.12 Posted in words to linger on by

Kay Middleton’s last poem to appear here was Juxtaposition, published as part of Contributor Series 10: Silken Rags, in December 2011. Will not drown By Kay Middleton Tell me again how you discovered pinethick red beams supporting your house,how you ran your hand over the roughsawn timbers and offered thanks andadmiration to the tree and craftsmanthat […]


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