By Karen Lee The Salty Sea Marking the closing of the day, The ball of fire descends down Until the jewel reaches the horizon, The birds dance their final dance. The gentle breeze strengthens at shore, The waves kiss the shore farewell, The scent of the salty sea Surfing on the winds, whispering goodbye. The … Continue reading The Salty Sea and Other Poems
The Hesitation and Other Poems
By JK Kim The Hesitation I hear the birds chirping and the blaring of music, My head tells me to go, but my heart stops As if ten pounds weighted each foot. My brain halts from exhaustion. Everything in front of me feels gone. I stifle as I feel a friendly pat on my shoulder. … Continue reading The Hesitation and Other Poems
Terrible Teacher and Other Poems
By Andrew Ban Terrible Teacher I liked him He was the first male teacher I ever had in elementary He was fat like most teachers Had a loud laugh And would always look at me weird I didn't care much I thought it was because I was his favorite student Before him i had his … Continue reading Terrible Teacher and Other Poems
Watercolors
By Michael Colon As I center myself in the middle of my bedroom, I absorb the stories behind each of my paintings hung up all over the walls. I turned 21 years old yesterday, and all I wanted to do for my birthday was paint. I didn't want to go out to celebrate with anyone. … Continue reading Watercolors
shoes
By Vaishnavi Kolluru i walk my feet on the pavement, blackened not a dusty caligine; the polished obsidian of the school shoes that we don’t wear at home. click click click my feet sever from home. i walk my clean feet bare on the tiles of my house the white marks reminiscent of shoe-straps but … Continue reading shoes
She King
By Mooba Mweemba Long ago deep in the heart of an African society, there was a place which was divided in kingdoms and kings men. Among these Kingdoms, there was this one particular kingdom which was known by the name ‘Mulwani’ (warrier). The name ‘Mulwani’ was named after their greatest king of their kingdom was … Continue reading She King
Ten Things, Mr. Biswas, the Wedding Planner Do to Organize a Wedding Even Though He Has Never Been Married Himself
By Marzia Rahman * Venue Consultation -if the party is rich and the budget high, 5-star hotel is a better choice. Mr. Biswas knows the manager of the big hotel; he gets discount which he doesn’t discloses to the clients. if the budget is low, Mr. Biswas goes for small community centers. * Vendor Recommendation … Continue reading Ten Things, Mr. Biswas, the Wedding Planner Do to Organize a Wedding Even Though He Has Never Been Married Himself
A Chemise Discovery
By Glen Donaldson Stella Cromwell was a once in a generation housekeeper. The calmness that came with keeping house – from dusting vintage wine bottles down in a cellar to the soft, rhythmic sound of a brush-broom as it swept over wooden floorboards – these were small joys that kept her spirits aloft throughout the … Continue reading A Chemise Discovery
Saved Indeed
By Cory Liebmann Jasper gripped the clipboard and scanned up and down the sidewalk, looking for a soul to save. Why do they send us out so early on the weekend? And in this weather. He exhaled and watched his breath turn to frost. A middle-aged woman exited a small cafe, bundled up so tight that Jasper … Continue reading Saved Indeed
Pier by Northerly Island and Other Poems
By Arsh Siddiqui Pier by Northerly Island The lucky ones could see it clearly long ago A viridian grass carpets the murky lake bottom Leafy and bushy vines stretch to the surface A foggy blue glass seals all below from the lake breeze Debris lines the rim and top of the glass Flecks of white … Continue reading Pier by Northerly Island and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 