By David R. Topper a line a Euclidean line infinite in length timeless mid-month, a birth, our first grandchild a girl the dawn of fresh joy the trajectory of a new life a lifeline: starting at zero finite in length & time a few days later, a diagnosis early stage of dementia my wife the … Continue reading Two Lifelines
Boarding the Last Ferry and Other Poems
By Milton P. Ehrlich Boarding the Last Ferry Standing room only. I really don’t want to die. You are not alone. Happens to the best of us. With no sugar in your tea You’ve had your last few laughs. Bring along a little schnapps instead. Brace yourself for being ready to face the great Unknown … Continue reading Boarding the Last Ferry and Other Poems
Truth Box
By Aanika Gajendragad They say you cause drama the most when you’re between the ages 11 to 16. We refused to believe that then, but it is true. I used to stay in a boarding school, and God, now that I think of it, I did have a lot of people I disliked. We had … Continue reading Truth Box
Radiant Afternoon and The Transcendental Bus
By Lisa Vo Radiant Afternoon a beam of sunlight shone through my vacant window it touched the clean floor with its soft caress like a tired face hitting a freshly washed pillowcase day called out to me it said savor this simple memory of innocence The Transcendental Bus I took the transcendental bus to a … Continue reading Radiant Afternoon and The Transcendental Bus
“Melanin Sun (–) Blind Spots” by Danae Younge Out Now!
Past contributor Danae Younge’s poetry chapbook is here! Micro-collection Melanin Sun (–) Blind Spots received the 2022 Florence Kahn Memorial Award from the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. In this micro-collection, Younge explores the ambiguities of biracialism after the early passing of her African American father—representing blurred racial identification with moments of redaction, strikethrough, … Continue reading “Melanin Sun (–) Blind Spots” by Danae Younge Out Now!
Thunder and Lighting
By Ann Christine Tabaka Thunder echoed through the night, as lightning streaked the sky, illuminating the heavens. The rain fell so hard that the sound of it kept Valerie awake. She pulled the covers over her head to block out the bright flashes and sound. Curling up, she hugged the pillow tightly. She remembered hugging … Continue reading Thunder and Lighting
Sunshine Journey
By Frances Leitch Desert Land The land of waterless sea Stretching endlessly The land of tawny sand The land of bald mountains The land of skies of wine The land of thirst That fills the soul with silence Summer Breeze A warm summer breeze Swept across the wide open plain of the land untame Dusted … Continue reading Sunshine Journey
No Exit and Hope
By Marc Carver No Exit I search for a door a way out but can't seem to find it not even sure if it is locked or if I have a key to open it and escape. Not even sure if it is in the dark or in the light but I know that I … Continue reading No Exit and Hope
Review of Brothers, Fathers, and Others by Mitchell Waldman
Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers: Short Stories By Mitchell Waldman Release Date: September 27, 2021 Review by Thomas Page The relationships we have with others impact us in many ways that we may not be aware of on the surface. Although most of our interactions will fade into the recesses of our subconscious, Mitchell Waldman’s … Continue reading Review of Brothers, Fathers, and Others by Mitchell Waldman
I Met a Cardinal Today
By Aston Lester I met a cardinal today. She sits atop a branch and sings down to me about the world she has seen. Her songs are beautiful, I thought. Louisiana is all I’ve known, all I’ve had the chance to love, and then a being like her flies into my life and shows me … Continue reading I Met a Cardinal Today
Academy of the Heart And Mind 