By Donovan Westjohn Sunset in December Scurry of squirrels with mouthfuls ran towards aboriginal trees; Piqued tasteful of moonlit mystery entwine outside hatched tread, midnight blue peacock feathers flung- on scarlet macaw volcanic colored sky like a fan morph to gel wax. West coast ocean sputtered a washing machine dial set high seething against queens … Continue reading Sunset in December and Other Poems
Just Pay a Visit and Other Poems
By Umar YB Just Pay a Visit When the tide comes in To quickly go, And without delay I get to row My narrow boat Into the sea, Seek oh no To oar with me... Such voyage is solo! But if you want to listen Or see my face Just pay a visit To the … Continue reading Just Pay a Visit and Other Poems
Only But You
By Tabassum Tahmina Shagufta Hussein The colourful mind wants to give you. So much! How can I persuade you? In return, I don’t want anything! Your hesitant eyes, I don’t want to look at them. I hold the edge of the watch in your hands, Let me see your hands. But my luck holds the … Continue reading Only But You
Selecting Among Possibilities and Other Art
By KJ Hannah Greenberg EmergentDuring Allegorical SurveysCatalystBlind AlleysSelecting Among Possibilities
Aluminum
By Jim Bates I pulled the aluminum canoe up on shore and looked around. We were on a rocky island covered in pine trees on a small lake in the boundary waters of northern Minnesota. We were also lost. Next to me, Harry, my younger brother cupped his hands into the lake and took a … Continue reading Aluminum
My Friend Vishal
By Ranjit Kulkarni I don’t know who I should call a friend. Friendships happen out of nowhere when doing things together. And once they happen, I often find myself keeping them going whether I like it or not. I have made friends when I chanced upon someone who read a common book. I have made … Continue reading My Friend Vishal
Railway Station and Other Poems
By Alan Ford Railway Station A platform littered with blurred faces of half-remembered news of departed days, like an old newspaper left on an empty train. There’s a waiting-room of forgotten names of make-believe commuters leaving imaginary footsteps where unreal spirits tread. On the dust ridden floor lies the outline of a hobo. Above it … Continue reading Railway Station and Other Poems
Pave the Way and Other Poems
By Deepika Singh Pave the Way The bunker life was blissful. Cuddling with mother, tight stock and good sleep, Calm nature, chirpy birds, so serene Nature burst with joy. This limited life made us Pollyanna. This adverse life taught us to be resilient. Giving an aid to needy, doting towards animals. Morning sunbeam made us … Continue reading Pave the Way and Other Poems
Spring & Liguria
By Gordana Karakashevska Liguria Spring Tonight under the stars while I wait to hear your sweet voice winter goes quietly, quietly on your toes Oh! how much i love you! My eyes glow with passion dream of your hands dear it warms my youth the blood in my veins. Spring darling lures the buds there … Continue reading Spring & Liguria
Lockdown Walk Through Memory Lane
By Maureen Barron The path starts at the fields given over to money making whooping windmills. They say the blades kill the flying birds in the dark! I hope they don't. Why do I have to worry? It spoils things. Don't think! Dog daisies and Hawthorn hedges glimmering from sun's rays. On through the meadows … Continue reading Lockdown Walk Through Memory Lane
Academy of the Heart And Mind 