By Wayne Russell I am the dead inside out, more alone than you could possibly imagine. Underneath kaleidoscope skies, trees sway in the sorrowful breeze, loneliness has a hold on the stranglehold cool of day. I lit a match and the world imploded, sat outside and watched people passing by in subtle sway. She and me equaled = … Continue reading “Inside Out”
The Untranslatable: Flâner
By Thomas Page The Untranslatable This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem. St. Denis’ labyrinth is welcome to little ulysseses Looking to find nothing in particular But to melt time into gold of sorts,— … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Flâner
His Stories
By Guy Farmer Sitting in his room, Telling himself His stories, Over and over, Because no one Else will listen to them, Though they assure him They care deeply About his well-being. Guy Farmer writes deep short poems about the human condition. Visit him online at Unconventional Being, https://www.unconventionalbeing.com/.
“Dark Passage”
By Wayne Russell Bio: Wayne Russell is or has been many things in his 48 years on this planet, he has been a creative writer, world traveler, graphic designer, former soldier, and former sailor. Wayne has been widely published in both online and hard copy creative writing magazines. From 2016-17 he also founded and … Continue reading “Dark Passage”
Contrived Existence
By Guy Farmer Systematic destruction Of self-worth replaced With rigid decrees for How to live life, Zealously, nervously Monitored, lest there be Any defections, the Preservation of the sham The only goal, an insecure Stack of lies desperately Trying to justify its Contrived existence. Guy Farmer writes deep short poems about the human condition. Visit … Continue reading Contrived Existence
“7th Extinction”
By Jake Cosmos Aller With the collapse of the humble bee The 6th extinction event continued unabated As climate change begins to unravel Extreme weather becomes the norm Commercial agriculture fails Water and electric systems fail Urban areas are abandoned Terrified survivors Huddle together The rich retreat to underground caves And take with them … Continue reading “7th Extinction”
Haiku (315-318)
By Thomas Page People articulated By traits becomes a Grave--dry bones. Lab'ling the other Tacks their equal to a board Like a butterfly. A clock will tick in Unique tremor for each new, Subsequent heard tock. How many years pass On Pluto and the other Bodies as light flies?
The Untranslatable: Utepils
By Thomas Page The Untranslatable This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem. The snow melts as the dew thaws Overlooking trees living and reliving In the fresh heat of spring. People, matching the … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Utepils
“The Last Bee Ends humanity’s Reign”
By Jake Cosmos Aller The Humboldt Glacier, located high in the Andes mountain range in Venezuela, is the country’s last glacier. Glaciers are disappearing around the world due to climate change, which has also been a factor in declines and extinctions of animal species elsewhere. This month saw the death of George, the last … Continue reading “The Last Bee Ends humanity’s Reign”
“Illusions Stripped Away”
By Jake Cosmos Aller Illusions stripped away I look at myself 63 years old In reasonable health Living with my wife Retired living overseas Writing a blog Getting poetry and short stories published And don’t understand Why I can’t be happy Political news infuriates me And causes stress Perhaps it is time to just … Continue reading “Illusions Stripped Away”
Academy of the Heart And Mind 