By Ali Ashhar My maternal grandmother narrates me a story of my mother she was the child who gifted her the most beautiful essence of her existence— motherhood she smiles and recalls my mother’s first day at school when she was only two and a half and got inducted into a new chapter of life … Continue reading Legacy of my Grandmother
Friends That Hold
By gia w. We put sulfur on acne, hold hair in exchange for vomit. The light of the TV becomes a halo as we gather around, screaming. The federal government and the news chew on my red corpse before it is even a corpse. Meanwhile, my friends press puzzle pieces into my palms. They resuscitate … Continue reading Friends That Hold
Two Abstract Paintings
By NIGHTMAN
Busy, busy, busy bee And Other Poems
By Michael Craig Busy, busy, busy bee Busy, busy, busy, bee. Buzzing by so busily. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Landing upon a flowering tree. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Nectar sweet is what he seeks. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Flying home so happily. Busy, busy, busy, bee. Honey sweet he makes for me. Mother’s Grace God … Continue reading Busy, busy, busy bee And Other Poems
Uriel Fox and The Train Derailment
By John F. Zurn In his endless wanderings through back streets, train stations, and city parks, Uriel Fox traveled incessantly, and wherever he went he stumbled upon people with difficult problems. Whether these problems appeared to be created by the individuals themselves or by some outside force of fear and intimidation, Uriel almost always found … Continue reading Uriel Fox and The Train Derailment
June Morning and June Evening
By John Ziegler June Morning The wind brushing the tall pines at night sounds like the husk of woodwinds. Morning light ignites the honeysuckle, sunshine warms my back. In my out - of - round bowl, voluptuous strawberries covered with home brewed yogurt, a slice of crusty toast. This lofty June morning small golden bees … Continue reading June Morning and June Evening
Tanka and Haiku
By Snigdha Agrawal Tanka hollowed-out tree trunk haven of feelings unvoiced lumberjack saws through prostrate on the floor lies castrated writers ghostly orange skies reflection from angry fires appetite for war vacant eyes stare at cereals on grocery floors Haiku grandpa breathed his lastpink dress shrink-wrapped in closetmissed date on prom night yellow daffodils mother's … Continue reading Tanka and Haiku
Horizon and Other Photographs
By Edith Lee Edith Lee, an exceptional student at Seoul Foreign School, exudes a remarkable passion for design, music, and art. With an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering dedication to her craft, she fearlessly delves into the realms of creativity, continuously seeking new ways to express herself and push the boundaries of her artistic abilities. … Continue reading Horizon and Other Photographs
Streetlights
By Amruta Gaiki Originally published in 2 Rules the Magazine Weary from my travels, I turned the corner into their lane Coming home, back to them Everything a little different, but still just the same. The selfsame faces beaming round the table A meal and some deliberation The warmth washed around me in waves Even … Continue reading Streetlights
This Town we Pass And Other Poems
By Lindsay Baik This Town we Pass This is where the lost boy found home, with small houses and colorful slides This is where a girl forgot her name, buried in pretty dresses and fake paradise This is where no one passes by, cursed stories and miserable souls This is where a lost girl once … Continue reading This Town we Pass And Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 