By Rosa Meronek The room is silent. She frowns as she steps into the foyer, turning to lock the deadbolt on the front door. The soft tick of the large clock on the wall echoes in the quiet. Tick. Tick. Tick. Her gaze falls on the dirty socks in the corner. The muddy shoes. She … Continue reading A Timepiece Story
The Bird and the Man
By Nathan Gromotowicz I remember seeing a strange bird unfamiliar to me and shortly after a tall man with a tall hat faraway they approach me causally asking if I had the time I looked for my imaginary watch always kept it on my wrist they were crestfallen after expressing great enthusiasm once I told … Continue reading The Bird and the Man
Helmsman and Other Poems
By Victoria Crawford Helmsman Voyagers gaze from the sloop on deck, all at sea, under the sky, while the plowman of waves, in long furrows of weather and stars, steadies the tiller Through wind and storm, passengers scour the heavens, astrologers scavenging fate in mythic signs and shapes constellations of guidance unseen Tides rise and … Continue reading Helmsman and Other Poems
The Broken Journey
By Susan Cleveland Trying to keep her emotions in check, Lisa Gordon removed her smock and stepped outside of the coffee shop where she worked. The boss had just given her a warning, citing a complaint that'd been made. In her defense, Lisa maintained the irritable man would have probably benefited more from drinking the … Continue reading The Broken Journey
Mirror
By Jean Ann Owens Mirror, Mirror on my wall who is the Fairy God Mother of them all I will say queen Jean Ann Because of her talents, gifts and her qualification and accomplishment makes her in demand like suitable for someone like rain is in demand Right now here in Louisville, Kentucky Now the … Continue reading Mirror
More Than a Beer
By Omoruyi Uwuigiaren On a wet Sunday morning, I strolled by a church. Service was in full swing and it was a full house. There was hardly any space left for anyone to sit. It’s the culture in this part of the world for church service to be packed with humans seeking the face of … Continue reading More Than a Beer
Everlasting Love
By Karl Majerus The summer sun shone like copper on the ocean as it began its descent in the distance. Heedless to the beautiful scene around them, the couple strode shoeless, hand in hand through the waves. Their eyes focused only on each other. As they strolled along, almost in the same footprints, they shared giggles and … Continue reading Everlasting Love
Your Calling and Not So Soon
By Dorah Achieng Your Calling That furnace That burning fire inside of you That inner passion That calling That is burning fiercely inside of you Hold dearly onto it Do not let it go It is your calling Your savior Your true unique identity. It will make you stand out It will distinguish you It … Continue reading Your Calling and Not So Soon
Deadline!
By Nathan Gromotowicz Isaac sits at his desk gazing upon a typewriter. The paper resting on the paper rest is a blank, it has been thus for the last week. And his cogitations are equally as destitute of words. His deadline is in two days. The employers who hired him are strangers to Isaac. They … Continue reading Deadline!
Nowhere to Hide
By Omoruyi Uwuigiaren I went into the printing press and I have to tell you that it was the best press I have ever seen in my life. It was beautiful. There were customers. There was help on the floor. One of the staff approached me. He greeted, “Good evening sir.” Smile paraded his face. … Continue reading Nowhere to Hide
Academy of the Heart And Mind 