By Stephen Kingsnorth Previously published by The Ekphrastic Review, November 2022 Les Saltimbanques (The Acrobats), by Gustave Dore (France) 1874 A balanced art composed to bringdiagonals of blue, soak red,reflecting acrobatic swing -but shed composure, fallen, bled.Sneer ace of spades in circus grinjoins daylight owl awaiting death,hug leotard, pale second skinsave flush of loins, last … Continue reading Wailing Wall
Interim Archeology
By Tracy Powers When traveling past darkIn familiar and private landsI have a curious past time - A unique fascination with businesses Dimmed, and shutteredFor an evening’s spellOr a weekend’s timeThere, be it city, countyUnder rural stars or metropolis lightsAnd regardless of the intricate method of window dressingAll is alike and equal in the cloak … Continue reading Interim Archeology
Snapdragons and Other Photographs
By KJ Hannah Greenberg
Mix of Inspirations, The Entwined Man, and Submerged in Waste
By Sophie Yoon Sophie Yoon is a student and aspiring artist. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences, she uses various mediums to craft pieces that connect on an emotional and thought-provoking level. Sophie is passionate about storytelling through art and hopes to inspire others with her unique perspective.
The Composer and Other Artwork
By Annabel Kim Annabel Kim is a high school student from Massachusetts whose artwork explores the intersections of memory, identity, and landscape. She often works in mixed media and oil, drawing inspiration from both everyday life and literature. Her work has been featured in student exhibitions, and she is excited to share her art with … Continue reading The Composer and Other Artwork
bears and Other Paintings
By Julie Ha Julie Ha is a high school student attending a school in Connecticut whose visual work explores movement, memory, and the quiet spaces between them. When she’s not drawing or painting, she practices modern dance, which often influences the rhythm and gestures within her artwork.
Prima Facie Evidence
By Michael C. Roberts My parents were the product of the Dust Bowl, the Depression, and World War II service. After they passed away, like so many of my generation, I found in the basement that mom and dad had saved LIFE, Time, and newspapers heralding the Eisenhower and Kennedy elections, moon landings, and the … Continue reading Prima Facie Evidence
(YOUR DREAMS)
By Rick K. Reut …make you lose sleep.And then – your mind.You count sheepuntil you findthat there’s no endto them. It seemsthat, in this landof dreams, your dreams……make you lose sleep. And then – your mind. You count sheep until you find that there’s no end to them. It seems that, in this land of … Continue reading (YOUR DREAMS)
We had smiles
By Tanner Norman Runnin', flouncin', fightin'We had it all, lost it in a fallThe Plague mended us Dreamin' of the fun in my past landExperimentin' in the laboratory of potentialEnhance your brainSo many have lost it...I think when I went into the caveMy friends were thereWhat were we doing?Livin'We were livin'Crafting the miracle of childhoodThen … Continue reading We had smiles
I Danced At Your Funeral
By Megan Wildhood I wish it didn’t take chaos to inspire me to let go of delusion. Actually, I wish we had a world where safety and love weren’t delusions. Where holding hands with my fiancé surrounded by people who had all volunteered to play a part in our wedding while singing beautiful songs to … Continue reading I Danced At Your Funeral
Academy of the Heart And Mind 