By Eva Marie Cagley I have often wrote my best poetry when I am experiencing some kind of emotions whether it be happy, sad, angry, elated or just plain love struck. That’s when my best poetry is born. My muse is running in high gear and the words just pour out like raindrops. To capture … Continue reading Poetry and Emotions
Time Machine and Lavender
By Roger Turner Time Machine If you could change the things you've done Would you jump and take the chance? Or would you leave your life alone And continue with the dance? If you could make some things better But know that other things would change Would you keep your life the way it is … Continue reading Time Machine and Lavender
One Chance
By Medha Godbole Singh It was a foggy morning in her adopted home, Mumbai, as Anisha, a 30-something art design professional, looked out of her bedroom window. The weather was on the cooler side, a bit unlike experienced usually in the maximum city. She had woken up later than usual after a good night’s sleep. … Continue reading One Chance
The Stranger at Our Doorstep
By John F. Zurn When I was a young boy, one of my most troubling problems proved to be sensitivity. This difficulty handling emotions often embarrassed me because it made me appear immature. Any type of scolding would trigger tears, but so could hurt feelings, or mourning the death of a pet. Whether at school … Continue reading The Stranger at Our Doorstep
Ben’s Back and Other Poems
By Austin Mitchell Ben's Back That morning we ran to school We had to be early The morning was so cool We could see clearly That Ben was back We were glad, we were sad To see Quaco get the sack We really felt bad Oh, how we loved when he was around When Quaco … Continue reading Ben’s Back and Other Poems
Big Mouth Sky and On My Doppelgangers Birthday
By Jeremy Szuder Big Mouth Sky The great mouth of the sky is a yawning vapor so sweet in one's nostrils, a pillow of warm wanton desire, the sky is a cabinet lined blissfully, with the fragrances of nothing but purity and cleanliness. Best intentions are put forward over the knees of prying eyes and … Continue reading Big Mouth Sky and On My Doppelgangers Birthday
R.J. and Other Poems
By Andrew Scott R. J. I called him R. J. from the moment he was born. It was short for Robert Joseph. Named in memory of his mother’s father. As a child, R. J. had an eye for adventure. Once you heard his giggle You knew R. J. was in a place that he … Continue reading R.J. and Other Poems
I Am a Sportsman and Other Poems
By Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar I Am a Sportsman I loved to play since I was in my school. My goal is not to look like a good bodybuilder. I ran an hour but I do not enjoy running. I became passionate about sports. To reduce risk of injuries, gym is always essential. I do not … Continue reading I Am a Sportsman and Other Poems
The Maple Tree
By Michal Reiben On this gay Summer’s day Sweetie is irresistibly Gapping at a green Maple tree It’s shedding helicopter seeds That twirl and swirl down onto weeds Winter has a cold bite And winds blow with great might But Sweetie watches with delight As snowflakes paint the branches white Trudging to the tree wearing … Continue reading The Maple Tree
Frames Broken
By Angela N. Moore Angela N. Moore is an illustrator