By Andrew Scott R. J. I called him R. J. from the moment he was born. It was short for Robert Joseph. Named in memory of his mother’s father. As a child, R. J. had an eye for adventure. Once you heard his giggle You knew R. J. was in a place that he … Continue reading R.J. and Other Poems
I Am a Sportsman and Other Poems
By Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar I Am a Sportsman I loved to play since I was in my school. My goal is not to look like a good bodybuilder. I ran an hour but I do not enjoy running. I became passionate about sports. To reduce risk of injuries, gym is always essential. I do not … Continue reading I Am a Sportsman and Other Poems
The Maple Tree
By Michal Reiben On this gay Summer’s day Sweetie is irresistibly Gapping at a green Maple tree It’s shedding helicopter seeds That twirl and swirl down onto weeds Winter has a cold bite And winds blow with great might But Sweetie watches with delight As snowflakes paint the branches white Trudging to the tree wearing … Continue reading The Maple Tree
I Should’ve Learned the Breaststroke and Other Poems
By Georgia Sutherland I Should’ve Learned the Breaststroke If life is a pool, I’ve plunged to my Death, watching Time watching me watching Time as my arms flail above ripples, my cries drown in laughter, some gleefully float above bold white clouds, the sun blushes staring six feet deep where Death claims my lips, all … Continue reading I Should’ve Learned the Breaststroke and Other Poems
Visions and Memories
By Mike Turner Though time has slowly brushed awayThe sharpness of my mind And where my vision once was clear Now mostly I am blind I do remember that sweet day We saw what we could be And started down our lifetime’s path Together, you and me We looked ahead, out toward our lives But … Continue reading Visions and Memories
Two Lies and a Truth
By Taruni Tangirala two lies and a truth i slurp on the vanity of superior beings in the lounge of contemplation; a trifold of mirrors reflects three different aspersions back at me. i see a centaur; dressed in battle gear and a dunce cap, ready to run away as soon as the battle horn sounds. … Continue reading Two Lies and a Truth
Something New and Other Poems
By Alex Andy Phuong Something New At daybreak The sun rises High in the sky And even as time passes by It is ok to try To create something new By being someone new And begin anew Expecting Expecting via great expectations Upholding high values Sometimes unrealistic Pressure could push Yet when push comes to … Continue reading Something New and Other Poems
Leslie Norris and Other Poems
By Praniti Gulyani Leslie Norris Leslie Norris – he was a boy, or rather my classmate in room number 3B, in the colorful part of the school that was covered in posters and glue and stickers reserved exclusively for third grade he’d wear grey pants, a greyer shirt and white shoes, more black than white … Continue reading Leslie Norris and Other Poems
Thoughtful Actions
By Donovan Westjohn Love plants a happy seed, within every affectionate hearty hug, also, a billion-years wise of a prominent Spruce tree. It is gentle kindness within all buzzing bees. Naturally, offering scented wildflowers a kind hand. Love is a peaceful smile, chirping in the vivacious blissful breeze. Upbeat, and forever rising early in our … Continue reading Thoughtful Actions
French Tanka
By Thomas Page I have been practicing French with the Tanka poem format. While this isn't a great example of either French or a Tanka, I would like to share these poems as an example of the practice of writing and mastering a form or a language Ce matin il y A mon anniversaire Veut … Continue reading French Tanka
Academy of the Heart And Mind 