Love or Aesthetics? Whenever I stare at your beautiful face I feel like my mind is at an empty abyss. I just then notice that I am out of place. When you are not around, I feel something is amiss. Your elegance captures the many hearts Of those people lucky enough to see Your … Continue reading Two Poems by Wei-Chih Eudela
Anatomy of a Tranquilizer
By Glenn Bresciani Za,za,za. Ga,ga,ga. Boo-boo. I am a Zulu walking under the moon. The African savanna stretches for eternity. All the lions and the zebras are living in harmony. This is the place I’d rather be, dreaming of the wilds from a David Attenburough DVD. Saddle up a giraffe, come ride with me. … Continue reading Anatomy of a Tranquilizer
The Tunnel
By Nancy Lou Henderson It was time to begin her journey, and Elsa wondered, was she prepared? Once taking the first step on to the pathway, there would be no going back. Elsa took a deep breath, then saw herself at the opening to the tunnel. A path stretched out in front of her, leading … Continue reading The Tunnel
Now and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Now Now is the time to live Now is the time to experience joy Compassion Companionship Mi compadre Sometimes waiting Takes time and patience Yet people are only in control Of themselves and no one else They do what they say And they do what they do But never underestimate “The power of you”! The … Continue reading Now and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Having an Education and Other Prose by Alex Andy Phuong
Having an Education Ever since I was six years old, I strived to emulate the teachers who inspired me to become the educator that I am today. Ironically, I did not like to read when I was a child. Nevertheless, I still went on to earn college degrees in English, and currently work as an … Continue reading Having an Education and Other Prose by Alex Andy Phuong
Derry Down
By Dorian J. Sinnott If I could remember the moment we met, I would ne’er consider each tear of regret-- Was once the ever-flowing pain of lost streams, Still shattered by the voice, the haunts of my dreams…? With violet reflections on fresh fallen snow, You sang her wonders once, so long ago-- My … Continue reading Derry Down
Anew, Hills and Births
By Jamiu Olayinka Olarinoye These hills and its bump are a stub of nature. Its lock of land, raised above peer culture stretches, and drags claims with the mountain; its inspiring hillbilly squats have and contain some ginger trees and lake-lines running miles. In these low-lying region lays life in man's embrace. The rural toils, … Continue reading Anew, Hills and Births
When You Are Gone, You Are Not Gone
By Tabassum Tahmina Shagufta Hussein Those who say about thee with words of despair, Merely weave walls of words- You are not insane, Oh my love, Talk to me for a while and bless my heart at times, With your pain. Sit with me, feel the gentle breeze, Can you listen to the sound of … Continue reading When You Are Gone, You Are Not Gone
The Life-Blood of Poetry
By Lori Newbold I release my thoughts into the care of words So they can fly upon the wings of poetry. Soaring among clouds of creativity, And then gracefully landing To their home on my page. The life-blood of these emotions flows, Freely as ink from my pen, Forming sentences that give voice to … Continue reading The Life-Blood of Poetry
Self Control
By Abdul Hadi Haleemah Anger overpowers the soul, Fury blinds the eye Take a deep breath and inhale calmness, Control the self. When hurtful thoughts eat up the heart, and Ego rapes the mind, Throw away the wrath, Control the self. Create a life that's sweet, Creed with self control, Away from mire, and rage … Continue reading Self Control
Academy of the Heart And Mind 