By Christopher Henckel Part 1 The Button Girl arrived in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in the spring of 1962. No one knew her real name or where she came from. She simply appeared. Standing between the town’s five-and-dime and Jerry’s Auto Repair on Main Street, The Button Girl held a jade button to her eye as … Continue reading The Button Girl
A World of Misunderstanding
By Denis O'Sullivan Why doesn't the world leaders do what they can to protect women and children who are suffering because of man Why doesn't the world leaders do something to help children who are dying from malnutrition and disease and yet they couldn't care less about another hungry mouth to feed When are the … Continue reading A World of Misunderstanding
Feather in the Balcony
By Ranjit Kulkarni A few minutes earlier I saw the two of them on the branch of the tree. Right there in front of my balcony. Murmurs. Cooing. One of them nuzzling the other. Some silence. Some song. Singing in the soft drizzle? A swishing of the neckless head to clear the waters after it … Continue reading Feather in the Balcony
The Picture Wall
By Robert A. Bak This is a reflection of a wonderful soul, who had to make major changes in his life. Some of these were part of a bigger plan, and a variety of were just part of his being. We see Bill, a long-time actor, and how he was tricked into doing tasks that … Continue reading The Picture Wall
A Night Sky in Maine
By Charis Negley A shooting star, my cousin says I crane my neck up to see into the dark Maine sky Stars as plentiful as pinholes in a cushion But we see no more meteors With our hazy young minds We identify constellations Slightly bent stories of stars sliding off our tongues And I wonder … Continue reading A Night Sky in Maine
Mood Swing and Other Poems
By John F. Zurn Mood Swing Soaring like a magical bird, I fly high above the crowd. Freedom and joy envelop the world where only I am allowed. Then crashing down, I crawl like a worm stuck in this slime covered prison. Everything reeks of garbage and dirt, and robins make me nervous. Playground Life … Continue reading Mood Swing and Other Poems
Freefall
By Amber Willard I woke up this morning, Pushed to the edge, One leap of faith, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Can’t withstand the heat, Time stands still, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Seconds to freedom, Take the first step, Freefall.
Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
By Stacie Eirich Songbird of Spring Exuberant with the breath and life and music of spring, she dances in glistening sunshine, her jubilation bright with dawn, her wonder renewed with cherry-blossoms and chickadees, twirling, jumping, gliding — a goldfinch flitting her wings, soaring in joyous refrain, brilliant rays of light dancing with her flight! Artistry … Continue reading Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
By Ron Roman Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike Hiking late summer Sunday afternoon, Sun yet strong still. What does it matter, Where do we go? Venule-shaped verdant leaves, Now surround me everywhere. Colorless sky staring back overhead, Giving off a soulless glow. Waters churning in nearby brook, Giving birth to memories that echo. Distant bird … Continue reading Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
Burgess and Other Poems
By Marc Carver Burgess I drove to the top of the hill the one with the school at the top parked the car and watched the sun go down put the radio on and listened to the classical music window down waving my arms I had never even heard it before later found out it … Continue reading Burgess and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 