By Thomas Page I am student teaching a senior level class in Washington, DC. They have to write some poems on these prompts. I decided to try all 30 of them. However, I will not say what the prompt was but what its number was. Prompt #2 This isn’t all that it’s cracked up to … Continue reading “Ubermensch”
“Embrace the Day”
By Andrew Scott May have cried a bit this morning, wet eyes, a reminder to embrace the day. It could be gone before tomorrow. We have the chance to effect and change the outlook of ours and others through a positive touch and smile. Breath in the fresh, crisp air and appreciate that it is … Continue reading “Embrace the Day”
“Murder Town”
By Andrew Scott This quiet little town has become the center of upheaval and confusion as of late. It was so quiet when I got here. People were so neighbourly, waving to you as a complete stranger. Now everyone has suspicious eyes as you hear the click of a door lock. It started a few … Continue reading “Murder Town”
“Wasps and Honeybees”
By Thomas Page I am student teaching a senior level class in Washington, DC. They have to write some poems on these prompts. I decided to try all 30 of them. However, I will not say what the prompt was but what its number was. Prompt #1 Wasps and Honeybees live in the garden republic … Continue reading “Wasps and Honeybees”
“Snowflake Falls”
By Andrew Scott Another snowflake falls on my face. The weather has changed fast again. Seems like yesterday that the leaves were changing. Barely ready for this though the old bones warned me that the season's change was coming soon. Keeping the body warm walking during the day. Thankfully the boots are not too … Continue reading “Snowflake Falls”
“Walking Home”
By Andrew Scott Sorry Momma, this may be the last time you hear from me. Something happened while walking home that I cannot change, even if I tried. I was strolling around just as the sun was going down through one of the parts of town you always told us to stay away from but … Continue reading “Walking Home”
“Full Bloom”
By Kelli J. Gavin Spring is in full bloom Vibrant colors and aromatic smells Have finally returned Like a long lost friend Warmly welcomed and embraced A time of renewal A season of growth Present every day Right before our astonished eyes Were the leaves always that beautiful? Was the grass always so green? Did … Continue reading “Full Bloom”
“Someone was Stealing Trucks”
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan Someone was stealing trucks out in the industrial park at Morningside Drive out by the water tower and the army of geese that crap everywhere they could so that the shop foreman instructed me to back all the delivery trucks into the sheet metal factory floor each night and padlock the … Continue reading “Someone was Stealing Trucks”
Poems by Bruce McRae
"Dreams Are For Dreamers" This old bed has seen better days and told different stories. This old bed resembles a sack of broken clothes hangers. As far as portals into sleep go this bed has went. I’m on the rack. It’s the iron maiden. This old bed is an early grave, but death won’t sleep … Continue reading Poems by Bruce McRae
Alphabets: Epsilon
By Thomas Page 1: Decide an idea for a poem. This usually happens when you’re the least able to write it down. 2: Consider the consequences of trying to commit an idea good enough for a poem onto paper. 3: Throw it away with the same enthusiasm as an empty bag of cheese puffs. 4: … Continue reading Alphabets: Epsilon
Academy of the Heart And Mind 