By Thomas Page For the month of January, I will be writing one poem in a "poetry marathon." The poems will be posted here: https://tupelopress.org/the-3030-project You may also find out more about the poets and their fundraising campaigns here: https://tupelopress.org/the-3030-poets As part of the marathon, I will be providing commentary on each of the poems … Continue reading Tupelo Press 30/30 Poetry Marathon Commentary Days 21-25
Evensong
By Linda Gamble I am not a morning bird,no melodious trilling escapesmy throat upon the dawn,no gleeful twitter extolling the wonders of a new day.I greet the glorious sun with a scowl through half-shuttered eyes, grunt replies to cheery good mornings,stumble my way through breakfast and coffee.Gradually the day opens its beauty and potential to … Continue reading Evensong
Vigilante
By Retyit Watson I am part of the people,Yet I stand for (my) people.By corners stand all types of evil foe,They do not kill by weapon alone,Rather, they weaponize all to be made a weapon,And feed on misery and tears with sweat.Blood for blood, my solemn cry,Blood for blood, to repay their crimes.My safety’s last,My … Continue reading Vigilante
Skeins Of Geese
By R. Gerry Fabian The geese form their V,changing leaders,as they head southin the distant sky.Acorns aboundsending the squirrelsinto a rapturous rampage.Leaves turn -yellow, red and orange -release their holdto flutter earthward.There is a heavinessin the chilly morning air.and soon evening lightswill dot the darknessbefore supper is prepared. R. Gerry Fabian is a published writer and … Continue reading Skeins Of Geese
Tupelo Press 30/30 Poetry Marathon Commentary Days 16-20
By Thomas Page For the month of January, I will be writing one poem in a "poetry marathon." The poems will be posted here: https://tupelopress.org/the-3030-project You may also find out more about the poets and their fundraising campaigns here: https://tupelopress.org/the-3030-poets As part of the marathon, I will be providing commentary on each of the poems … Continue reading Tupelo Press 30/30 Poetry Marathon Commentary Days 16-20
Hairs
By Ramiro Valdes My hairs break through the jungle of my scalp and retreat immediately. I find them dead in the palm of my hand— executed by a razor you once gave me. Oh, I can’t forget you. You were a sponge enveloping its body on mine, but you died from excessive use. My sorrows … Continue reading Hairs
Fierce Mountain Majesty
By Douglas J. Lanzo Golden brown eyesas fierce as the glaciered mountainsscan steep valleysdescending into storm-tossed seaspiercing through crystals streamed by hurricane-force winds released by fisted clouds obliterating all traces of sunlight.Driven by meows of hungerfrom kittens intensifiedby echoes of frozen rock,she suffers the elements, her tawny fur silvering in the blistering mountain storm.Tracking movement, … Continue reading Fierce Mountain Majesty
The Very Best
By Colin Payton Bruno was listening to the 8AM BBC News as he drove along. The main news item over the past few weeks had been about the disappearance of Josh O’Connor, a violent, career criminal awaiting trial on multiple charges. He had disappeared without a trace, without sightings at airports, train stations, ferry terminals, … Continue reading The Very Best
Lipstick
By Cithara Patra In the dark, I knocked overA couple of things you left behindThe year-old perfume you never sprayedThe tweezers still trapped in plastic casingBlush, foundation, mascara, eyeshadowBought but never used once in your life It’s all new, everything you bought that dayExcept for the tube of red lipstickYou smeared a little bit of … Continue reading Lipstick
Everything
By Craig Kirchner I’ve got a lot of things,stuff I haven’t looked at in years,jewelry, which I never wear,and with a few exceptions, can’t identify.Navy blue leather chair, great chair,doesn’t face the TV, never gets sat in.Marble top chest, heirloom armoire, it’s all just furniture.3 overcoats, 4 jackets, no winter in Florida.In the corner of … Continue reading Everything
Academy of the Heart And Mind 