Rachel Lim’s untitled poem appeared here in July. She is part of a crop of young writers that bring energy and sophistication to their art. Today’s poem gives us different images than her first but reflects upon another way of experiencing a loss of innocence. Pinky Promise By Rachel Lim If you speak truth, why do your […]
It's just poetry, it won't bite
O, September
Christina Marie Speed lives in Brooklyn NY with her husband and 2 sons. Off the mommy clock, she co-edits the Literary Reflections Department of Literary Mama. Her poem Cookie appeared here in July 2009 and she has work forthcoming at Dogzplot. She also maintains a column at Moondance. Keep up with her at her web site. This poem is another delight […]
red impression
Omar Azam was born and raised in Chicagoland and has been writing poetry in earnest since studying the Imagists with Don Revell at the age of 16. He is also a songwriter, musician, and designer. His poems and artwork have been recently published in Autumn Leaves, Metazen, and Anastomoo. Read his poem and then listen to the audio […]
It’s not too late
Ivan Jenson’s most recent poem here was Bullish Love, which we all enjoyed. When you remember that Ivan is a visual artist as well as a poet, it’s no mystery that his poetry is so visual. Each line of this poem paints a picture. It’s not too late By Ivan Jenson before they take the blankets […]
On Aging
Audrey Markowitz is a retired communications and training consultant who is now a volunteer mediator-in-training at her local dispute resolution center. She also helps elementary students with their reading. Audrey pursues her passions for making handmade one-of-a-kind greeting cards and writing poetry. Her poem here is an entertaining observation of the way certain rituals change […]
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