By Glen Donaldson Stella Cromwell was a once in a generation housekeeper. The calmness that came with keeping house – from dusting vintage wine bottles down in a cellar to the soft, rhythmic sound of a brush-broom as it swept over wooden floorboards – these were small joys that kept her spirits aloft throughout the … Continue reading A Chemise Discovery
Saved Indeed
By Cory Liebmann Jasper gripped the clipboard and scanned up and down the sidewalk, looking for a soul to save. Why do they send us out so early on the weekend? And in this weather. He exhaled and watched his breath turn to frost. A middle-aged woman exited a small cafe, bundled up so tight that Jasper … Continue reading Saved Indeed
Pier by Northerly Island and Other Poems
By Arsh Siddiqui Pier by Northerly Island The lucky ones could see it clearly long ago A viridian grass carpets the murky lake bottom Leafy and bushy vines stretch to the surface A foggy blue glass seals all below from the lake breeze Debris lines the rim and top of the glass Flecks of white … Continue reading Pier by Northerly Island and Other Poems
A Dog in a Cage
By Suveeksha Viswanathan Starry, starry night! In those glassy beady eyes, Cold with treason. The confinement unkempt, Him - left succourless. All but in a while, His owner would come by. To a startling halt which came, One day. Kneeling down, Did I whisper. His jittering form. “Come to me little one And get dressed … Continue reading A Dog in a Cage
Scandies Rose
By Regina M. Elliott Will you remain with us, Scandies Rose? we'll always be your rugged salty crew, chapped by the ocean's kiss. You were our mainstay and our vessel, you went down the depths with us. The sea with her surface of blue glass, of swells of tempests- Our sweet Rose, Twenty foot seas … Continue reading Scandies Rose
Alice and Other Poems
By Phil Flott Alice Didn’t you know that I am eternally grateful to you for being my children’s aunt. You inherited the muscles of Uncle Ben and smiles from Theta Lil. I have been back in Omaha only two years, was just about to re-contact you. You dared, To fight the stroke, but obeyed the … Continue reading Alice and Other Poems
The Path to Joy
By Vaishnavi Kolluru The secret to joy Lies in a river that flows forward, making you believe its truth, until you reach the end The secret to joy Controls the waves of the ocean You indulge in a small cold wave getting your feet wet The rush is nice so you further cloud the air … Continue reading The Path to Joy
Wildflowers
By Ian Copestick As today has been an idyllic summer 's day, when I took my dog for a walk, I thought I'd get off the main path. Explore the nearby countryside. I walked through fields, or meadows, I don't know what the difference is, full of knee high grass, and wildflowers. It's the most … Continue reading Wildflowers
Maybe That’s Why
By John Best Maybe that’s why when your car scraped into the rutted driveway and you emerged like a pharaoh seeking your resurrection with gold-leafed ferocity in your eyes, I was not your Isis. Maybe that’s why when your greedy fingers slid through the valleys between each rib counting coup, my soul flew like a … Continue reading Maybe That’s Why
Little bird, flying high
By Tim Law Little bird, flying high I see you above me and wonder why? Why is it that you don’t go above? To the place beyond the clouds, filled with people we love Little bird, I pray you do Fly down to me, hear my message for you The words which I need desperately … Continue reading Little bird, flying high
Academy of the Heart And Mind 