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
Sun Rise Tomorrow
By Devin Vandriel Parvez sat like a puddle, waiting for the town Priestesses to help his mother through her suffering. The dropping sun was just caressing the tops of distant trees. A howl - thin as water - cut the air. As the howls of Sachio corroded the night air, his neck hair stood, urging … Continue reading Sun Rise Tomorrow
Faith, a Name for Hope and Other Poems
By Amrita Valan Faith, a Name for Hope We all worship differently At the altar of God Heaven allures Earthy blue green beauty A labour of love Needs to satiate a Wanderlust An Eden, El Paradiso Swarga dham A better place to go Across the bridge Spanning Time And eternity We long for reassurance Searching … Continue reading Faith, a Name for Hope and Other Poems
Miracle Stain Remover
By Glen Donaldson Even while in the act of asking, long-suffering Gwendolyn O’Malley felt the tiredness that comes with uttering pointless words. “How hard would it be to put your dirty glass in the dishwasher instead of leaving it on the counter?” Her self-aware-grump husband Art, reclined in the floral-patterned lounge chair not ten feet … Continue reading Miracle Stain Remover
Academy of the Heart And Mind 