He is a Fisherman (Previously published in the international anthology of poetry, “Temptation” by Lost Tower Publications on 18th January 2016) He is a fisherman, shrewd and seasoned He has a line with a workable bait, the bait of love rich with ostentatious gesticulations and highly appealing flirtations He uses it to catch … Continue reading Poems by Indunil Madhusankha
The Lamentation of a Mother
By Indunil Madhusankha (Previously published in the 2016 October issue of the Synesthesia Literary Journal on 8th of July 2016) “Amma, when I come the next time, prepare me some Welithalapa.” Saying thus you left for work But all of a sudden like one of your most remarkable surprises You came … Continue reading The Lamentation of a Mother
Retelling the Story of Yasodharā
By Indunil Madhusankha (Previously published in the 2016 October issue of the Sentinel Literary Quarterly) In the nightly cold of the Esala full moon day, perhaps she felt an abrupt rush of the bizarre wind in her usual entanglements – the cozy and pacifying dreams as He looked at her on the sly, … Continue reading Retelling the Story of Yasodharā
I am Scared of the Night
By Indunil Madhusankha (Previously published in the Tuck Magazine on 13th October 2015) As the dusk creeps through the summit the once luscious sun dips below the rocky mounts And flocks of birds soar away weaving intricate patterns in the grayish sky Thus the goddess of darkness, the night wielding her power right … Continue reading I am Scared of the Night
Poems by Marc Carver
SOMEDAYS YOU KNOW YOU ARE A POET Sometimes life amazes you flowers seem brighter you hear special music people dance in the streets sun comes out dogs talk to you people smile at you and you cant help but think it wasn't like this before life was showing you something else a trick an illusion and now you … Continue reading Poems by Marc Carver
Poems by Tricia Marcella Cimera
The Consolation of Embers you grind your disdain into me like a burning cigarette later you’ll flick your ashes of indifference at my feet but not just yet so there is that consolation although I admit it’s slowly dissipating like smoke or hope Untitled The past is a village where the lights remain on in … Continue reading Poems by Tricia Marcella Cimera
Poems by Nardine Sanderson
Any mountain __________________ He who sees the other side, with outstretched wing's the world to glide, a man , an angel Amongst loves power Cast away not any hour For his kingdom and those of faith, He is the watchman, to keep them safe, With loving arms he comes to prove, that any mountain he can move. … Continue reading Poems by Nardine Sanderson
The Battle of Acre
By Mark Kodama Madam Eglantyne, the Believer The Knights of Acre He was not afraid to die for Christ. At long last, crashed rather than conquered by spears, stones and lances, he sank to the ground and joyfully passed to heaven with the martyr’s crown, triumphant. It was indeed a gentle death with … Continue reading The Battle of Acre
High School Contest Third Place Winner Poetry: “The girl in front”
by Ya'Rose Sambou The girl walks over and talked to turned backs She talked and talked with no response Until she turned her back, did they talk They talked and talked but she didn't understand While the girl in the front, watches The girl looks over and catches her eye She walked and walked until … Continue reading High School Contest Third Place Winner Poetry: “The girl in front”
High School Contest Second Place Winner Poetry: “The Pencil”
by Rebat Matin Erasing away the mistakes of others and making it my own, Changing my colors from a bright pink to a gloomy grey. Eroding away slowly but continuing to make progress. Only when my head is lost into minuscule pieces of rubber am I abandoned. When I have nothing left I am forgotten. … Continue reading High School Contest Second Place Winner Poetry: “The Pencil”
