By R. Gerry Fabian End Of The Year Is December 31 the antithesis of the earlier December 25 or rather a portly pregnant peasant expecting the arrival of a malcontent midwife at midnight. Christmas Snow Sonnet Mistletoe pine red berry wreaths reflect Earlier Christmas times when as a child Really being good meant you could … Continue reading End of the Year and Other Poems
‘Tis the Season! and Festivus
By Tauwan Patterson "'Tis The Season!" the holiday approaches nestling knocking seeking graciousness in spite of whatever viciousness said I’M HERE! . . . yesterday, today, this year NOT TODAY, SATAN! right? Festivus with a tremble of the lips and a rumble in the throat i felt it comin’ for quite some time now knew, … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season! and Festivus
The little penguin
By Cecilia Valetti The large toy store was full of lights and decorations. Jenny was walking around with her mother and looking at the toys on the shelves. There was everything a child could desire. There were building bricks, toy cars, dolls, books, crayons and board games, colourful puzzles and big doll houses…. Her mother … Continue reading The little penguin
the urban professor
By Shalom Kasim this is a fresh semester. i should teach you something new. there’s a flier in each of your lockers, shebibare umukhati let me know what it says. that isn’t possible that is impossible. mikanere, i have a date today. see you all next class. see you, professor. remind me will i be … Continue reading the urban professor
The Christmas House
By Patricia Rhodes There before me stood the Christmas tree in all its splendor Festooned in glittering balls of many colors and designs Reflecting the glow of multi strands of lights It was a beautiful tree that reached to the top of the stairs and beyond Engulfing the surrounding area of the foyer but leaving … Continue reading The Christmas House
Christmas and Other Haiku
By Domina Petric Christmas Little God sleeps in the Bethlehem stable. Peace is coming to us! Thought My thought is peace in the Bethlehem, the Holy stable. Light Joyful face of an Angel is the Light in the dark night. Candles Hope, Faith and Love are candles that glow forever. Domina Petric (Petrić) is a … Continue reading Christmas and Other Haiku
Peace and Joy and Haiku
By Paulette Calasibetta Peace and Joy Christmas is the time of year we shed our anger and our fear. Hark the herald angels sing Peace and Joy our Lord will bring Haiku no room in the inn Father, Son and Holy Ghost born in a stable * candle lit windows snow flurries begin to fall … Continue reading Peace and Joy and Haiku
The Man Who Always Left
By Anita G. Gorman He was her boyfriend, her significant other, her live-in hanger-on, and he had a habit of leaving. But only at certain important times of the year. His name was Lucas. He had struck up a conversation with Margaret at the Giant Falcon supermarket near the endive. “Hey.” “Hey,” she replied. “Nice … Continue reading The Man Who Always Left
Cranberry and Chocolate
By Julia Vaughan Huge biscuits Beige and round Baked at Woolies Daubed red and white Cranberries and choc-chips Dough still soft in the middle Christmas treats Who’s worried about Diabetes or being obese Way too sweet A once-a-year treat Naughty but scrumptious! Julia Vaughan moved to Australia with her husband in 1989. After discovering inspiring … Continue reading Cranberry and Chocolate
Did the sun And Other Poems
By Dennis Williams Did the sun Did the sun come up this morning? has the sun lost its ray, I’m so surrounded by darkness, what else could I say? I’m like a blind man, struggling along his way. Saying is there no sunshine? wondering where is the day. I feel cold and sweaty, my skin … Continue reading Did the sun And Other Poems
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