By Patricia Rhodes There before me stood the Christmas tree in all its splendor Festooned in glittering balls of many colors and designs Reflecting the glow of multi strands of lights It was a beautiful tree that reached to the top of the stairs and beyond Engulfing the surrounding area of the foyer but leaving … Continue reading The Christmas House
Peace and Joy and Haiku
By Paulette Calasibetta Peace and Joy Christmas is the time of year we shed our anger and our fear. Hark the herald angels sing Peace and Joy our Lord will bring Haiku no room in the inn Father, Son and Holy Ghost born in a stable * candle lit windows snow flurries begin to fall … Continue reading Peace and Joy and Haiku
The Man Who Always Left
By Anita G. Gorman He was her boyfriend, her significant other, her live-in hanger-on, and he had a habit of leaving. But only at certain important times of the year. His name was Lucas. He had struck up a conversation with Margaret at the Giant Falcon supermarket near the endive. “Hey.” “Hey,” she replied. “Nice … Continue reading The Man Who Always Left
Cranberry and Chocolate
By Julia Vaughan Huge biscuits Beige and round Baked at Woolies Daubed red and white Cranberries and choc-chips Dough still soft in the middle Christmas treats Who’s worried about Diabetes or being obese Way too sweet A once-a-year treat Naughty but scrumptious! Julia Vaughan moved to Australia with her husband in 1989. After discovering inspiring … Continue reading Cranberry and Chocolate
Did the sun And Other Poems
By Dennis Williams Did the sun Did the sun come up this morning? has the sun lost its ray, I’m so surrounded by darkness, what else could I say? I’m like a blind man, struggling along his way. Saying is there no sunshine? wondering where is the day. I feel cold and sweaty, my skin … Continue reading Did the sun And Other Poems
Silence and Other Poems
By Jasna Gugić Translated by Anita Vidakovic Ninkovic Silence Silence in me strikes in lightnings of the sky, too gray and destroys my accumulated fear in the years of non-belonging. Silence in you does not know my fears and gets lost in the words of unknown people whose hands cannot touch the softness of our … Continue reading Silence and Other Poems
The World Around Me
By Patti Jo Williams At home I sit, Contemplating the world around me. I am surrounded by people, But still all alone, In the world around me. Why is it that I don’t fit, In the world around me. I try being helpful, I try being nice, In the world around me. Family is distant, … Continue reading The World Around Me
A Very Grim Letter, Indeed and Other Poems
By Srihith Jarabana A Very Grim Letter, Indeed Dear Reaper, Last night I envisioned myself with a scythe As I briskly exited the blind mirror room But it was difficult, let me be the first to tell you Since it only takes an old friend like you to guide me. I apologize, I tried to … Continue reading A Very Grim Letter, Indeed and Other Poems
Legacy of my Grandmother
By Ali Ashhar My maternal grandmother narrates me a story of my mother she was the child who gifted her the most beautiful essence of her existence— motherhood she smiles and recalls my mother’s first day at school when she was only two and a half and got inducted into a new chapter of life … Continue reading Legacy of my Grandmother
Friends That Hold
By gia w. We put sulfur on acne, hold hair in exchange for vomit. The light of the TV becomes a halo as we gather around, screaming. The federal government and the news chew on my red corpse before it is even a corpse. Meanwhile, my friends press puzzle pieces into my palms. They resuscitate … Continue reading Friends That Hold
Academy of the Heart And Mind 