By Audrey Kim They wrote me on a piece of thin government paper. My corners are sharp, my words cut deeper. I was not written in loving script, but in rigid type, ink pressed by a military typewriter– each letter punched into me without hesitation. I was sealed with care, being folded up three times … Continue reading Envelope No. 7
Manolo Blahniks are not made for running
By Pablo Libedinsky “You don’t remember me, but I remember you,” the man said to Rosemary as he approached her table. She lifted her blue eyes from the laptop, took a sip of coffee and looked at him arching her eyebrows. “No. I really don’t remember you. What’s your name?” “Do you mind if I … Continue reading Manolo Blahniks are not made for running
Chapters of November
By Farytude Arthur Benette stood by the window of his cottage, watching the last leaves spiral down from the old oak tree. November had carried a weight for him these past four years. It was the month his wife, Margaret, had passed away. He had loved her dearly and could not seem to forget the … Continue reading Chapters of November
Planet Love
By Gail Brown Kara slowed the spaceship in orbit around Planet Loreia. Loreia was the destination for those who needed a break from the mental stress of daily life, as if there were so many of those these days. Or was it cycles? Truly the cycle on a ship was so different from a planet … Continue reading Planet Love
Release
By Kandi Maxwell A few months back, when I traveled to my former home in California’s north-eastern corner, I knew the fall colors would be vibrant. The bright yellows of the Quaking Aspen leaves shimmered at the slightest breeze. The tall cottonwoods hadn’t turned completely yellow. Instead, brilliant green and yellow leaves blended together against … Continue reading Release
I Know Where
By Katherine Casey I know where the sadness lives in you. I know the savagery, too. I know how it felt to lie on your mother’s chest, skin to skin, and hear her heart beat; how whatever happens and wherever you go, you feel her with you. I know how your mother lost babies and … Continue reading I Know Where
Peter J. Dellolio – New poetry book coming out….”Catch Of The Day”
Here is a message from Peter J. Dellolio about his new book! I wanted to let you know about my new poetry book that is coming out later this month, Catch Of The Day. I am very fortunate to have a new poetry collection about to be published by New Meridian Arts Press: https://www.newmeridianarts.com There is … Continue reading Peter J. Dellolio – New poetry book coming out….”Catch Of The Day”
Horcones Glacier
By Jed Neill My hand stopped working ten minutes ago. I hope I’ve written everything down. It’s so hard to tell, the damn page betrays me each time I hold it. Shaking as if scared of taking note. The pen is somewhere here, let me have a look, hold my intentions will you. In the … Continue reading Horcones Glacier
Finding Eva
By Gregory Smith I discovered Eva just before the holidays. The all- Christmas radio station in Philadelphia played her song “It’s Not the Presents Under the Tree (It’s Your Presence Here with Me)”, and I took immediate notice. Something about her soulful, pure voice got to me, much like the first time I heard the … Continue reading Finding Eva
Coated in Layers of Metal and Paint
By Siha Park Carved into my body are intricate shapesEdges coated in liquid goldBeauty caused by a single bladeTwo faces, one hidden against the wallThere will always be an angle you choose to hide fromIn another lifetime, another life will see meWhat they see, a face they wear dailyCoated in layers of metal and paintDisguised … Continue reading Coated in Layers of Metal and Paint
Academy of the Heart And Mind 