Meteor Shower
By Anne Whitehouse We lie on blankets in the grass grateful for the scratchy wool in the sudden chill of night deep within the virgin forest at a family reunion … Continue Reading Meteor Shower
“I Age”, “Crypt in the Sky”, and “Priscilla, Let’s Dance”
By Michael Lee Johnson Arthritis and aging make it hard, I walk gingerly, with a cane, and walk slow, bent forward, fear threats, falls, fear denouement— I turn pages, my … Continue Reading “I Age”, “Crypt in the Sky”, and “Priscilla, Let’s Dance”
Lament for Piano
By Ev Dearborn Song carves through the lounge in disharmony,Collapsing in the foyer, to lay down on its belly by the stairwell. Her spine, feline.She convulses, coughs, grits her teeth … Continue Reading Lament for Piano
“The Canyon” and “At Recess
By Mark Belair The Canyon This row of old, soot-blackened buildings holds dark despite being directly struck by sun, each Structure rising, unusually, to the same height, their cornices creating … Continue Reading “The Canyon” and “At Recess
“Daughters” and “The Collector of Angels”
By Mike Piero Daughters for Halle She checks in on me each month, dutiful like clockwork, taking account of the numbers, the signs, and the relief from self-assumed guilt while … Continue Reading “Daughters” and “The Collector of Angels”
A Love Poem
By John Tustin The moon touched no room but ours, our bodies made alabaster and when we finished I found your hand and then parted your lips with my own. … Continue Reading A Love Poem
FAITH
By Lakshya Anant Faith, Not Hope, Not Religion I don’t have faith in hope Hope is a beggar walking through the blaze, Faith is the resilience that leaps over it. … Continue Reading FAITH
For My Ancestor Who Had Her First Baby Alone on the Floor
By Carolyn Sperry I’m sorry I don’t know more about you— I only heard some basic facts— but I can make it up. Maybe when you were preparing for your … Continue Reading For My Ancestor Who Had Her First Baby Alone on the Floor
To M.W.
By Gabriella Garofalo Hers was the sort of kindness born out of fear,The soul was a scared lady:Particularly when in the morning the grudge of the lightWas quite a piece … Continue Reading To M.W.
“Daddy and Uncle Bobby” and “Unpacked and Unpolished”
By Carol Parris Krauss Daddy and Uncle Bobby Daddy and Bobby would plant pennies on the track. Hide behind the azaleas waiting for the two a.m. Narrow Gage Rail to … Continue Reading “Daddy and Uncle Bobby” and “Unpacked and Unpolished”
Dynamite
By Scott Thomas Outlar Harken the dream that captures tired spirits A net flung into the ocean clings to the teeth of salmon Served on a holiday plate or swimming … Continue Reading Dynamite
Home of Soul
By Ali Ashhar They say no love could reflect a mother’s love, yet I perceive my maternal aunt portraying that care with the same light— two sister twin one love. … Continue Reading Home of Soul
“The Questioners” and “A Clean and Happy Home”
By Jason Abbate The Questioners Sometimes I have a question that I want to ask my father. But I can’t ask him anymore. Therefore, some Greek philosophers would say, I … Continue Reading “The Questioners” and “A Clean and Happy Home”
“Renovation”, “Fishing with Bill,” and “Dislocated”
By John Kucera Renovation My mother claims to recall no pain from her 24 hours of labor.
American Dream
By Ace Boggess Doc puts her on a new drug— resolves two thirds of her problems (doesn’t sound like much unless you’ve been there) while inflicting a fifth of side … Continue Reading <em>American Dream</em>
Bayside
By Ann Christine Tabaka The perfect evening…rolling waves gently kiss the shore. Dancing moon glow hypnotizing the senses. We walk hand in hand in moist marsh grass, birds scattering in … Continue Reading Bayside