By D. R. James Three teen deer have begun of lateto make daily dusk-time stops out back,their flat flanks and thick, angled necksdepicting stumps and trunks that thenmove and materialize and re-blendas busy muzzles forage-and-freezethem across the frosted lawn. However inventive their camouflage. Yetonce I look up, so do they, slightlywhite faces and twice-twitching earsalert … Continue reading Same Old Same Old
Smothered Love
By Driq Wright A love that is so great that when you are hurt or going through hard times, someone is always there to have your back and to help you out when needed. That type of love is when you call on a person for something and that individual comes to you. That type … Continue reading Smothered Love
Be Someone Under the Sun
By Alex Andy Phuong Knowledge and wisdomReally do hold the keysTo a newfound kingdom,And learning is essential As well as fundamental,And the wings of a doveReveal a lot about peace and love,So dare to soar high,And defy the sky,By doing so much moreThan simply pass by,And the willingness to tryCan help people move on,Much like … Continue reading Be Someone Under the Sun
Muffin in the Mailbox
By K.C. Dunford A mailbox is no place for an unwrapped dessert, specifically those carelessly plopped on lined paper. But there it was—a muffin—top glistening in rusted darkness. Chocolate chunks stuck out—those tiny mysterious mounds. And after the events of late, they looked more like freshly heaped graves. I took the muffin, latched the mailbox, … Continue reading Muffin in the Mailbox
The Night Shift
By Saleah Yusuf “She approached the unfamiliar door, and nervously took the key from her pocket. She took a deep breath, unlocked the door, paused, then opened it. To her horror, she saw… Leslie with no makeup on!” Charlotte exploded into a fit of giggles, at her last statement. Her shoulders shook with every laugh. … Continue reading The Night Shift
I am a Lamb
By Tim Law Sheep, ram, little lambI am a pleaser, oh yes, I amTrying through childhoodTo do what you sayTo gain your approval each passing dayYes, sir, no, sirThree bags fullMy mind is confusedAs my heartstrings you pullBamboozling me with your brand of bullNow you have left meI open my eyes to seeNothing that I … Continue reading I am a Lamb
I Am The Pacemaker
By Maya Rawitch I’m constantly in motion The floaters in my eye orchestrate my gentle pacing. I keep time with the lap lap lapping of water against an eroded shoreline in wartime. My piece of mind focuses into 20/20 visual clarity when I am moving my body. I don’t need music, my legs are used … Continue reading I Am The Pacemaker
Allegory of the Wave
By Alex Andy Phuong Saying goodbyeWaving hello,And even if partingBrings about sorrow,There is still hopeFor a better tomorrow,And since tomorrow Is simply another day,Focus on the power of now,And start living today,And along the way,Learn and growAs ways to know,And even the natureOf philosophyCan reveal the depthsDeep within the soul.And even if an allegory of … Continue reading Allegory of the Wave
Family Affairs
By Karen Kinley The private dining room, despite its sophisticated walnut accents and warm tones, was both stifling and somber. A fitting place for this particular family dinner. Sliding open the paneled screen, a waiter entered the small space and set a plate of edamame down on the white linen tablecloth. He then stood waiting … Continue reading Family Affairs
WHY LOVE?
By Andria Simmons Sometimes the things we want aren’t the things we need. Everything That Glitters isn’t gold, and every smile isn’t a promising heart. They say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Love is continuously blind, it only knows what the heart can tell. Love is gentle, love is kind, and … Continue reading WHY LOVE?
Academy of the Heart And Mind 