What Makes Me Mad
By Margaret Lozier Interjection! Insert opinion . . . ____here. I wasn’t aware that you Was the one to which I Was conversing. Objection! Insert opinion . . . ____here. … Continue Reading What Makes Me Mad
Divini-tea
By Ciera Miller My mother has drank tea for as long as I can remember and probably before that, so tea has always had a natural presence in my life. … Continue Reading Divini-tea
Railroads 10
Keith Moul is a poet of place, a photographer of the distinction light adds to place. Both his poems and photos are published widely. His photos are digital, striving for … Continue Reading Railroads 10
Calling All Creators!
We are excited to invite you to join in on The River’s new contest! Based off the topics of our blogs, we challenge you to create a piece that involves … Continue Reading Calling All Creators!
Creepin’ It Real: Writing Scary
by Audrey Harper
Espresso Yourself
By Ciera Miller Some people swear by cold brew, others by drip, and still more by the Italian espresso. Espresso drinks range from cappuccinos to lattes, macchiatos to americanos. In … Continue Reading Espresso Yourself
Some People Have Real Problems
by Michael Akuchie
The Secrets of Writing
by Belanna Morales
The Song
By Carol Hamilton Rilke says breath is the poem. God sighed us into existence, a longing for company. The emptied chairs around the table cry out to be filled. Once again … Continue Reading The Song
Creepin’ It Real: The Church Grim
by Audrey Harper The church grim is a guardian spirit from English and Scandinavian folklore, who protects churchyards from thieves, vandals, witches, warlocks, and even the Devil himself. The grim … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: The Church Grim
Café Le Procope
By Ciera Miller 1686. The Seine River washes up on the banks, flicking every which way. Its spray just misses the passersby and wets the gravel at their feet. On the … Continue Reading Café Le Procope
86’d
By Omar Alexandre i don’t write anymore instead i use emojis and post cat filtered selfies with approvingly categorized stylish corpses who dream of finding love behind black mirrors to … Continue Reading 86’d
Creepin’ It Real: Oni
Every culture has its demon folklore. One that I find rather interesting to think about is the Japanese Oni. The Oni are an icon of Japanese folklore. The root of … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: Oni
A Mad Tea Party
By Ciera Miller You’re lost in the Tulgey Wood, a feline keeps taunting you with its gleaming grin, and you just can’t find the white rabbit with the pocket watch … Continue Reading A Mad Tea Party
Mockery on the Open Road
by Kyle Heger
Kandahar
by Alex Miller