By S.J. Walker The thrill of the hunt was much more exhilarating back when I was part of a pod. Our strategy as a species is not unlike that of dolphins. We surround a school of fish in bright blue, warm, shallow waters, trapping them against a shoreline. Some leap to the surface, their tails … Continue reading Submerged
Nerissa’s Legacy
By Gail Brown Katlyn sat on the fence. Sunlight bounced off the sparkling dew, onto the two horses in the meadow. There were many horses on her family's horse farm. Only two horses were hers, and hers alone. The fate of the most popular broodmare on the farm rested on these two young mares. For … Continue reading Nerissa’s Legacy
Nestor
By James W. Morris He was rifling through cabinets in the pantry when a woman unlocked the front door of the house, entered, then crossed the modest living room and faced him in the kitchen. They stared at each other in surprise for a second. “Oh, hello,” the woman said. “You must be the nephew … Continue reading Nestor
A Tree and Other Poems
By Anthony Ward A Tree Leave me alone said the tree Rather quite deciduously Yet I saw this tree I knew to be A recollection Of how it used to be For all it stood As a memory Shared through time Like eternity. Memories If a tree falls in a wood does it make a … Continue reading A Tree and Other Poems
Shared Joy On Ice and Other Poems
By Douglas J. Lanzo Shared Joy on Cold Ice It came in a flash, streaked across the ice, to his slapstick shot, eluding the vice… of the outstretched glove, extended in air, of the goalie sprawled — beaten, fair and square. Flaring red on glass, as the horn did sound, my son strobe-lighted, with great … Continue reading Shared Joy On Ice and Other Poems
Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip And Other Poems
By Aurora Lee Passin Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip Which room do I wantWhat do I eat that for breakfastCan they have some tooand tomorrow can they have it tomorrow tooPoetry Why I write poetryWhy I have 4 different kinds of pills I takeWhat do those pills … Continue reading Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip And Other Poems
My Lifetime and Other Poems
By Abigail Ayornu My Lifetime Sailing through life Thrilled with so many woes It can get over my head, oh yes. But not now! Let me enjoy the blossoming nature small. Although, it drains me farther But I'm covered. Bit by bit, I'm overwhelmed As the surprising nature engulfs me with testimonies, so precious to … Continue reading My Lifetime and Other Poems
Three Untitled Poems
By Kristen Lee A small gasp of air escaped my mouth just silent enough only my ears could hear My last California sunset set my body on fire with the rays that graced me letting warmth spread on the exposed skin kissing kissing kissing Ignition of a dimming light Breathless by the life I lived … Continue reading Three Untitled Poems
Symphony
By Cal Jones That galaxy was a stone, skipping across the black ocean. Joined by hundreds, it creates the beautiful cacophony. I awoke, my phone alarm ringing harshly on the bedside table. Rolling out of bed, I put on the same outfit I’d put on for years. White shirt, dark slacks, black tie. I went … Continue reading Symphony
Clouds and Other Poems
By Alexandra Dark Clouds Clouds, Beautiful clouds. Stay with me, For you are the only one to understand my World. A world full of darkness and Despair. A world covered in Dark beauty that few can Appreciate. Cry with me. Rage with me. And be silent with me, My friends. Beautiful Darkness A beauty in … Continue reading Clouds and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 