By NIGHTMAN Tree of love She told me once: “I love you like a fruit attached to a tree As it’s nourished everyday— As it is safe and warm during the cold So shall I not love you until we rot away together?” Oh dear, OH my sweetheart— You have understood love but in a … Continue reading Tree of love and two lovers and the sea
One Ninety One and Other Poems
By Peter Mladinic One Ninety One The road between Cutler and Lubec is gnarly. You’re the only traveler on it, that’s how you feel, solitary, like the road does and doesn’t want you there. On both sides, thin, sturdy, twisted dim thickets. You don’t want to stop on the roadside and go in. The thickets … Continue reading One Ninety One and Other Poems
LifeMart
By Susan Cleveland "Welcome to LifeMart. How can I help you?" Maggie inquired. Her first customer was a young man in his late teens. His blonde hair, clear complexion, and strong build emanated the look of good health. He approached her with a sheepish grin and eyes full of hope. "This will probably sound strange, … Continue reading LifeMart
Governor’s Park
By Peace Nkeiruka Maduako A moth was knocking itself against the glass window, determined to get outside. Olive was awake looking up to the ceiling boards, wondering how Obi would look like after three years of being away. Memories flooded back like it was only yesterday. Their love used to be like a flower opening … Continue reading Governor’s Park
The language of leaving
By Jahnavi Gogoi Sometimes a woman leaves She gets up and walks, a wailing child in tow Or perhaps a ginger cat, a Maine coon, or a Bengal It could be a parrot or a hamster for all you know From porches and cars, sliding down a drainpipe Through the fire exit and Emergency doors … Continue reading The language of leaving
Yes and Other Poems
By Thomas Cannon Yes Yes I want you back in my life Yes I’ve got questions that Yes I know you don’t want to talk about Yes I know that is my fault Yes I want things back to normal Yes I want things to be like they were, but Yes, its seems like a … Continue reading Yes and Other Poems
The nocturnal rain
By Midhlaj Padoli Yesternight, far upon the hill, one lone tree did rain. Droplets oozing off every single leaf. Incessant downpour. And the waters were carried by its own roots To far-off lands, Where the crows mewed, cats crowed, elephants hummed and snails did run. From where, one little rose swam to see the tree … Continue reading The nocturnal rain
Wolves on My Land
By Awodele Habeeb Panic days and nights, As fear roams and rumbles my land, Causing tough tears from helpless eyes, Grieved groans from thirsty gullets And craving clamour from hungry stomachs, When all is embattled, Of the infestation of cruel creatures ---- Wolves. Black wolves. They everywhere parade in packs, With styles of superiority; of … Continue reading Wolves on My Land
Black hole and Other Poems
By Janelle Finamore Black hole Rushing towards extinction on a Ferris wheel of doubt The heavy night air like an elephant thickens my heart with lust You look in the mirror at the unmasked moon and beg for its glow The wind clothed in desperation and desire striving to become a quiet monk You strangle … Continue reading Black hole and Other Poems
poem in two directions and Other Poems
By John Sweet poem in two directions 45 years and i’m still not sure if it’s hope or despair, these low flat roofs, this endless expanse of luminous blue sky anonymous buildings surrounded by well-manicured lawns and that i have these memories of you which do nothing but cause pain fields of clover and goldenrod … Continue reading poem in two directions and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 