Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae untitled By BR Belletryst I. Bottle fed from Mother Goose’s pinion; I romped in Dahl’s and Seuss’ playground. Frequent trips to libraries for paper hugs from literary friends Matilda, Stargirl, Julie and her wolves, I grew up with Brian Robeson, and shrunk again with Alice’s potion. II. Then fed with fire from […]
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Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, Average
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae Average By John Sherer I am rich Easily amused Far from needy Lonely, but not alone I can smile And, often, can agree A little bit of money And comfort bought cheaply Not much to content Or making excitement Acting out of place Thrills both me and them Thread is […]
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, I Am
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae I am By Jimmi Ware-Phillips I am “that” poet She who preaches peace Praying for innocents to be released I am but a leaf on the tree of history With strong roots, tall boots and ephemeral youth Let me share some truth I am a black redhead with brown eyes I […]
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, First Impressions
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae First Impressions By Grace Burns They met at a party at the start of their senior year in college. He thought she was a geek. She, in turn, labeled him a snob. They kept their distance from each other, as their invisible shields. He secretly snickered at her black outfits and […]
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, The Voice of God
Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae The Voice of God By Sandra Forte-Nickenig When God speaks I hear Miriam and her timbrels and the roar of bearded patriarchs waiting for Moses to descend Mt. Sinai. When Jesus speaks I hear a chorus of disciples praising his name while Jezebel pursues forgiveness. When Allah speaks I hear […]
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