We are approaching a very special day. On the 21st, it will be the birthday of my co-editor and girlfriend Jessica Ricks. To celebrate her I am going to publish a few of her poems. I hope you like them and let's all hope she has a very special birthday. John Page
Us
By Jessica Ricks I want you by my side. As I embark on this crazy whirlwind … Continue reading Us
Ice Dancers
By Linda Imbler In the dead of winter, teach them to bob up-and-down, to wobble from side to side to protect their roots from the push of icy winds. Before they wither, do not let too much ice settle on them. do not let then become weighted down, oppressed. Teach the tender shoots the faith … Continue reading Ice Dancers
Dreams Have Breathed a New Dawn
By Dr. Imbesat There is that beautiful mountain I can climb, See and feel the air moving the pine, I know all that I see is mine. Have to be strong, Keep moving on, The dreams have breathed a new dawn.
The Beauty of the World
By Jessica Ricks The Beauty of the World I see the stars above, The rolling clouds, The colorful flowers, The bunnies and the deer, And I say, “Thank you.” The universe created This lovely grandeur, We are just observers Here to experience This beauty that is Not ours. And with that, I am … Continue reading The Beauty of the World
A Night So Beautiful We Had To Burn Down The Senator’s House 40-42
By Darren Demaree A NIGHT SO BEAUTIFUL WE HAD TO BURN DOWN THE SENATOR’S HOUSE #40 Ohio, do you love us? We know we do this in opposition to your leaking heart. A NIGHT SO BEAUTIFUL WE HAD TO BURN DOWN THE SENATOR’S HOUSE #41 The landscape an hour short of dawn … Continue reading A Night So Beautiful We Had To Burn Down The Senator’s House 40-42
A quick reminder
Hi everyone. Just want to remind everyone that if you want to see your work published, send it to us at academyoftheheartandmind@gmail.com Thanks again, John
Shoutout to our Spring Contest Winners!
By now you've probably already seen the winners for our March contest (if you haven't, what are you waiting for?!). Here's another shoutout to our winner, your work was amazing! And a shoutout to everyone who entered the contest. As always we loved reading every submission that we got and encourage everyone to continue to … Continue reading Shoutout to our Spring Contest Winners!
Three poems
By Marc Carver THE LAUGHING MAN I see a man bent slightly forward hands in face as if he is putting on a mask He sobs the only way a man who wears boots and cream shorts can screams with misery then he takes his hands from his face he starts to laugh and his … Continue reading Three poems
The Throw
By Christopher Page
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