By Mardiosa Yañez Morning Bliss I partially stirred, reluctant to open my languid eyes as sunshine flooded generously, it bathe my face I surmise it’s another day for the mortals, and gods of Olympus to celebrate new beginnings, I better guess. Slowly I breathe and inhale the cool summer air passing through my nostrils, energizing … Continue reading Morning Bliss and Lament of Kharkiv
The Thousand Screams
By Robey D. Neeley It is fall. The sun sets. The rays of my existence abandon me. The breeze caresses my skin. It soothes even as it attempts to destroy. Soon I will succumb. My usefulness to the mother is at an end. No longer will I spend my days nourishing her. Once I was … Continue reading The Thousand Screams
State of Peace and Other Poems
By Kathryn Holeton State of Peace The masks hanging around stare down at my tired face. They are part of the lace that floats without a sound. A quiet heaven is out of reach That light place is not my goal though I would be happy with some sleep, and a state of peace. Time … Continue reading State of Peace and Other Poems
Sky
By Channie Greenberg
Intro to Poetry
By James Moran “The world was wet with tears. The walls, the desk, this sheet of paper. God’s tears. Only God’s tears rain indoors—” “Clarissa?” I looked up. “I can hear you whispering over there, but I don’t see anything written on your paper,” said Ms. Tannenbaum, my Introduction to Poetry teacher. “The page is … Continue reading Intro to Poetry
If I Fall and Ari
By Robin L. Harvey "If I Fall" and "Ari" were originally published in Harvey's PTSD Poems to Slay Demons If I Fall awake, engulfed in sunshine rays of you life moves like a musical as you tap-tap-tap dance through my mind’s eye the morning air hangs happy and hot with twinge-tinged embers from the night … Continue reading If I Fall and Ari
Remember My Pen
By Haleema Dalhat When I die I shall die alone... As selfish to you all as that may be. Though I have had my share of troubles. I would still like to keep some of my dignity. I shall not want you to see my pain Nor could I bear to see any of your … Continue reading Remember My Pen
A Thousand Years
By Peace Nkeiruka Maduako "A Thousand Years" has been previously first published in a Sweetycat press anthology "Stories And Poems In The Song Of Life" by Steve Lester Carr. The melody rose to the ceiling, resounding as everyone keyed their best voices into the song. Mr. Peter smiled satisfactorily, "You all sounded almost perfect this … Continue reading A Thousand Years
Looking Back and Let Go
By Chris Toto Zaremba Looking Back I might look back too much. It's a safe place. I know what happened. I know the music. All my experiences, knowledge, memories and pictures are from back there. I can filter on the good times. I can see those who are no longer here. I see them at … Continue reading Looking Back and Let Go
Greetings, Life and Other Poems
By Malak Kalmoni Chehab Greetings, Life What have you seen? How have you been? Has time, in its transience, kept you keen? Have you asked it its reason for being? Have you asked destiny why it's fleeing? Have you asked faith why it’s redeeming? Life, I wish you could respond, My questions are many and … Continue reading Greetings, Life and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 