By Tali Cohen Shabtai *** I planted you, my love, I planted you And how come what flowered was not what was planted/and the bearing dod not yet give birth What was born How come what did not wane could be weakened And on the other hand, the trouble is. And only into my life … Continue reading *** and Other Poems
The Midnight Ride
By John Page I awaken from my tomb. My minions bow to me and present my possessions. I take them and announce that I shall visit the dark moon. They look surprised but taken me to my mount. I approach my mount. It is the raised corpse of the eldest dragon king. Only he can … Continue reading The Midnight Ride
Symphony of Revolution and Other Poems
By Althea Jimison Symphony of Revolution When you believe that you are too insignificant to change the world, your belief becomes a reality. You will end up living a life you believe you deserve; most people choose to live in fearful neutrality. Some people are content to be minor players in the symphony of life. … Continue reading Symphony of Revolution and Other Poems
The Way of Honor
By John Page I look down at my foe. They march through the woods with a grim look. They look around for any opponents to slay. The horde is thirsty for blood but will not get it. They do not see me up in the trees. I wait until they are right under me and … Continue reading The Way of Honor
Technicality and Other Poems
By Alex Andy Phuong Technicality Technically Life can be technical Yet people are not machines Human beings have brains With the gift of intelligence But only the ones willing to think Can change the world for the better Especially since the mind Is more powerful than any computer Serving Service Help heal the helpless Do … Continue reading Technicality and Other Poems
Manhole
By Alan Ford When Jamie went out he usually felt bored. Like some people he couldn’t put his brain on hold. He needed something to think about. One day he was looking down at his cell phone, sending a text message to a friend, when he fell down a sewage manhole. He ricocheted off the … Continue reading Manhole
The Face of the Oppressed
By Michael Emeka A brisk wind stirred up waste papers, old cellophane bags, dead leaves and empty containers from the refuse dump by the roadside and chased them across the street. I didn’t see the objects because it was pitch-dark. But I felt them skitter past me, some getting caught at my feet. And I … Continue reading The Face of the Oppressed
Bouncing Golden Curls
By Nancy Lou Henderson Bouncing golden curls running through the grass, Singing, dancing, spinning, having just a touch of sass. Bouncing golden curls looking to the sky, Stopping, smiling, pointing, saying Angels are flying by. Bouncing golden curls kneeling on one knee, Smelling, touching, picking, giving wildflowers to you and me. Bouncing golden curls although … Continue reading Bouncing Golden Curls
Spare a Dollar? and The Price: Found Poem from the News
By Jason D. DeHart Spare a Dollar? Now here is Mr. Brautigan, sitting on the sidewalk with his poems scribbled on fish-papers again. I picture him in rags, always. He says, I’m the beggar poet asking you to pay attention to a syllable, please listen to the way I wrap a word upon … Continue reading Spare a Dollar? and The Price: Found Poem from the News
The False Summit
By Jospeh Pete
Academy of the Heart And Mind 