By Phyllis Bordo The sky was turning from pink and gold to evening’s hazy dusk and shadows crossed our path in front of the car as it snaked its way along the country road. We neared the top of a hill, and as if appearing by magic, they were everywhere! “Look out! Slow down. … Continue reading Deer Heart
Love grows and Other Poems
By Pauline Olthof-Youn Love grows When at first love appears like the sun behind the clouds bright and beautiful, bringing warm sunshine to life, smile brightly. When later, love blooms like a rose among weeds, vibrant and full of colour, bringing happiness to life be grateful. When love branches out, like leaves on a limb … Continue reading Love grows and Other Poems
The Door
By Cecilia Valetti Steve walked along the long corridor that led to Father Brian's parlor. He knew every corner, every floor tile of that corridor. How many times he had gone to talk to Brian while he was living in that orphanage. And then, when he had gone to the police academy, how many times … Continue reading The Door
Hair and Other Poems
By Becky Walker Hair It must be a breakdown that must be it when a woman cuts off her hair. Her sense of togetherness tied to her tresses it can be shorn away like Samson’s strength. And if she keeps it so then is she not forever held in that moment of ‘broken’? No. This … Continue reading Hair and Other Poems
Still in My Eyes and Winter Gifts
By Elbina Batala Rafizadeh Still in My Eyes Where are the hummingbirds? And the finch, sparrow, and bunting birds? Ever present during the storms, waiting in the pineapple guava bushes as if waiting for a pause in the downpour before flitting to the birdfeeder. Where are they now? My companions during my breakfast of tea … Continue reading Still in My Eyes and Winter Gifts
On Seeing An Old, Old Friend as One Plague Ebbs and Another Progresses
By Nolo Segundo He came to the restaurant with his 36 year old daughter who I said looked radiant in her first-time pregnancy. We were eating outside that rare summer day that smelled more of heaven than earth and my wife and I had got there first... so I had prepared myself for meeting my … Continue reading On Seeing An Old, Old Friend as One Plague Ebbs and Another Progresses
Voodoo
By Cheryl J. Brown The heat of the night gives birth to manifestation; Candle work is slick with sweat and determination. Anointed oil is prepared for the moon. Herbs have been gathered, separated, and will be used soon. Hooded figures dance in anticipation. As intentions are read from their book of Revelation. By the blood … Continue reading Voodoo
Bloodroot and Other Poems
By Samantha Terrell Bloodroot Thoughts and feelings scrape Against each other – a barren Tree limb on a transparent Window pane. A roll of birch tree bark blows Around in the wind, showing Us time is short. Our own Raw skin will soon be exposed. When numbness sets in We ask ourselves Who taught us … Continue reading Bloodroot and Other Poems
The Shadchan
By William Hogg It was a day at the end of summer but for Wilmington, North Carolina, a gift. Almost noon and the temperature was not yet seventy. Alan was sitting on a concrete bench, breathing slowly, relaxed, and at peace. He glanced over at his nine-year-old grandson, Tommy, who was sitting at the other … Continue reading The Shadchan
The Outsider and Other Poems
By Mukut Borpujari The Outsider Memories are breathing down inside me now, everything slowing to the pace of a snail. Tiptoeing across the yard, the old cat watching— the pace too slow even for him. A crack in the earth opens, and roots rise up to trip me. Thirst lives in me, and the fear … Continue reading The Outsider and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 