By Robert A. Bak This is a reflection of a wonderful soul, who had to make major changes in his life. Some of these were part of a bigger plan, and a variety of were just part of his being. We see Bill, a long-time actor, and how he was tricked into doing tasks that … Continue reading The Picture Wall
A Night Sky in Maine
By Charis Negley A shooting star, my cousin says I crane my neck up to see into the dark Maine sky Stars as plentiful as pinholes in a cushion But we see no more meteors With our hazy young minds We identify constellations Slightly bent stories of stars sliding off our tongues And I wonder … Continue reading A Night Sky in Maine
Mood Swing and Other Poems
By John F. Zurn Mood Swing Soaring like a magical bird, I fly high above the crowd. Freedom and joy envelop the world where only I am allowed. Then crashing down, I crawl like a worm stuck in this slime covered prison. Everything reeks of garbage and dirt, and robins make me nervous. Playground Life … Continue reading Mood Swing and Other Poems
Freefall
By Amber Willard I woke up this morning, Pushed to the edge, One leap of faith, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Can’t withstand the heat, Time stands still, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Seconds to freedom, Take the first step, Freefall.
Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
By Stacie Eirich Songbird of Spring Exuberant with the breath and life and music of spring, she dances in glistening sunshine, her jubilation bright with dawn, her wonder renewed with cherry-blossoms and chickadees, twirling, jumping, gliding — a goldfinch flitting her wings, soaring in joyous refrain, brilliant rays of light dancing with her flight! Artistry … Continue reading Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
By Ron Roman Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike Hiking late summer Sunday afternoon, Sun yet strong still. What does it matter, Where do we go? Venule-shaped verdant leaves, Now surround me everywhere. Colorless sky staring back overhead, Giving off a soulless glow. Waters churning in nearby brook, Giving birth to memories that echo. Distant bird … Continue reading Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
Burgess and Other Poems
By Marc Carver Burgess I drove to the top of the hill the one with the school at the top parked the car and watched the sun go down put the radio on and listened to the classical music window down waving my arms I had never even heard it before later found out it … Continue reading Burgess and Other Poems
My Little Star Girl
By Lana M. Rochel Originally was written in 2018 and published in Multiply IQ in September 2018. Rochel updated the essay in 2021. More information about the essay will be posted after the essay. I'm looking at a white blank laptop page in front of me. “Hey, mum! Tell the story of your girl!" I … Continue reading My Little Star Girl
Patchouli
By Julia Wilson My 21-year-old son and I are wearing, by happenstance, matching pairs of Birkenstocks. Yes, we live in a city which is the epitome of the liberal East Coast. I spend my days chatting with people who I wholly agree with on the subject of Democrats vs. Republicans, Trump, abortion, vaccines, social services, … Continue reading Patchouli
Exile and My Africa
By Michael Paterson-Jones Exile The slash of red of cardinals playing in the snow, Conflicts with memories of the Africa I know. My mind drifts away from winters cold and cruel, To summers where the bright sun is the fuel That fires the growth of grass and fever trees, Egret perches, and where giraffe can … Continue reading Exile and My Africa
Academy of the Heart And Mind 