By Austin Mitchell Ben's Back That morning we ran to school We had to be early The morning was so cool We could see clearly That Ben was back We were glad, we were sad To see Quaco get the sack We really felt bad Oh, how we loved when he was around When Quaco … Continue reading Ben’s Back and Other Poems
Big Mouth Sky and On My Doppelgangers Birthday
By Jeremy Szuder Big Mouth Sky The great mouth of the sky is a yawning vapor so sweet in one's nostrils, a pillow of warm wanton desire, the sky is a cabinet lined blissfully, with the fragrances of nothing but purity and cleanliness. Best intentions are put forward over the knees of prying eyes and … Continue reading Big Mouth Sky and On My Doppelgangers Birthday
R.J. and Other Poems
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
Frames Broken
By Angela N. Moore Angela N. Moore is an illustrator
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
A Sigh of Relief
By Nancy Machlis Rechtman Leona sighed. It was the morning of Cassie’s high school graduation and Leona couldn’t have been prouder. Her beautiful daughter was about to finish high school as valedictorian of her class and was busy putting the finishing touches on her speech. Leona peeked in Cassie’s room and saw her in her … Continue reading A Sigh of Relief
Academy of the Heart And Mind 