By John Dorroh My roommate likes to burn stuff in the middle of the back of the back yard where he’s fashioned a burn pit, surrounded with seats carved out of ancient oak stumps, a primitive Stonehenge as it were. When I had known him a year, I grew leery, concerned about his proclivity … Continue reading Got Wood?
“Empire”
By Sanjeev Sethi (1) My excitations impatient for expression, in your mussitations find meaning. The peripheral always gets me, yet I allow it to attenuate me with its sensations. (2) You unlock the gates where your inmost gadflies exhibit outcomes of Dutch courage. In our little parliament there is no slot for Dorothy Dixer. … Continue reading “Empire”
Dreams
By Lynn White One day soon they'll try to dig up your dreams. You'll be dead by then, unable to protect them any more. They'll let you rest in peace, but not your dreams. They'll want them for sure, they'll want them. They'll want them to try and find you, to try and discover … Continue reading Dreams
“Impressions”
By Sanjeev Sethi Heart learned early about issues of entanglement. Player of my pitfall indited on the quicksand between us. When awkwardness of first love entered, inly I knew cruelty of contours but I swam with the blues. Second time I was champing at the bit. It happened quicker than I could control it. In its … Continue reading “Impressions”
THE INTELLIGENCE OF A FOOL
By David Chukwudi Njoku Trailing a part of immoral life In the midst of morality- Always justifying her actions with impunity. Confessing negative to each seed sown unto the Lord, Little wonder the gates of marriage is still indecisive. Her sterling qualities in leadership is now failure, Always in pain when rebuked. She now rubs mind … Continue reading THE INTELLIGENCE OF A FOOL
Haiku 279-289
By Thomas Page 279 A Pavlov’s bell rings In the ears of the students Who belt out old songs. 280 People speak fondly Of ghosts who do not shine new Lights of their being 281 Fear, like an unattended Tea kettle, boils With frightening power 282 Change is a flavor Of … Continue reading Haiku 279-289
A Little Slice of Happiness
By J.J. Campbell i knew i was in love with her the moment she left me speechless and with all the secrets we have shared over the years you would think i would get down on a knee by now but the demons inside me know she deserves so much better than … Continue reading A Little Slice of Happiness
“LOVE’S FREEDOM”
By David Chukwudi Njoku Love lives in the heart of faith, I found me a Jewel that sings like an angel, Her voice melts away my pain, She plays the guitar with passion That leaves me in the Love's ocean. My loneliness is no more, Her voice of fellowship is path to freedom, Such freedom houses … Continue reading “LOVE’S FREEDOM”
Something That Would Make Your Mother Blush
J.J. Campbell burn the candle at both ends live your best life or something that resembles something that would make your mother blush never fear death or consequences and by the time your 40's roll around hopefully you are married have a good job and are comfortable for when you … Continue reading Something That Would Make Your Mother Blush
“PRAY FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY”
By David Chukwudi Njoku She needs your attention Not your incessant castigation, Neither your deception Nor complex aggravation. She is in the midst of water Yet cry for water. She is a succour to many Yet her citizenry begs. Her leaders full of treachery, Live in affluence While her electorates starve of hunger. Pray for … Continue reading “PRAY FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY”
Academy of the Heart And Mind 