By Nancy Lou Henderson There was an aroma of coffee perking, as the alarm buzzed loudly. Elsa knew it was time to get out of bed, but she laid there thinking, with her eyes closed, before turning the alarm off. She loved the bookstore downstairs, but as the owner, she knew it had monopolized … Continue reading Waking You Up
Three Poems by Nardine Sanderson
Corners of my soul. Inspired by his heart, this love to deep to comprehend , it stretches past the boundaries i once built, there truly is no end For all the victorious movements my eyes have made, I capture pictures of my love in timeless images , where he has laid In the corners of … Continue reading Three Poems by Nardine Sanderson
The Atlas of Disappearing Places
By Ciaran J. McLarnon The shortest distance between any two points is a straight line. Gladstone had this in mind as he aimed to walk down the middle of the corridor. He wasn’t sure why he was going to the dining room anymore, but he a deep sense that whatever he had to do there … Continue reading The Atlas of Disappearing Places
Three Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Musecal Some kids like to read and others do not Some people are scientific while others are prolific Writers Artists Musicians (and/or) dreamers Dreams are much more than just nighttime phenomena Because dreams make the phenomenal possible Rhyme and reason Sense and Sensibility Tales as old as time Poetry does … Continue reading Three Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Easter Bunny
By Dianne Moritz Easter bunny- Chocolate yummy. Nibble toes, Nibble tummy. Nibble tail. Then nip off ears. Nibble till… It disappears!
Ode to Passions
By Jay M My worst arguments are with my own mind, To pave the way for my best words for you; Words of enchantment give themselves up, To that your beauty creates, to you. Indelible prints of ardour, upon my mind, A burst of fragrant rhapsody, A quilt of colours, paving the way, For … Continue reading Ode to Passions
Sri Yantra
By Shelly Norris Laying down a thick coat of rich waxy color on the large abstract Mandela, as with everything I begin from the outer border rather than the center. Beyond rustling leaves churning peripheral sunlight into geometry through the wavy antique glass whisper my father’s mantra: When will you learn to pay attention? … Continue reading Sri Yantra
Guest Relations
By Thomas Page Good morning, miss. How may I help you today? I apologize for the wait. Oh, A food worker named Taylor Said you couldn’t get your passholder cup? Yes, I’ll let his manager know But you pick up your passholder cup here. May I see your pass? So that I can scan … Continue reading Guest Relations
Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Be Real Reality might be bleak Yet the ones who accept reality Are not meek For the strong Are the ones who truly endure And enjoy the gift of life itself Son Rise Born into a world Of night and day Parents help a young man Not go astray Some abandon … Continue reading Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Poems by Ryan Quinn Flanagan
Dating the Pyramids I shower and shave and dress up for the evening. Style my hair with product before borrowing my parent’s car. Dating the Pyramids. One at a time, of course. I am a gentleman, you see. Have each of them home by curfew. Never wanting there to … Continue reading Poems by Ryan Quinn Flanagan
Academy of the Heart And Mind 