By Rod Martinez “Where’s Cory - I thought he was with you. He was helping you with the utensils, remember?” “No Honey, I thought he was with you! I saw him follow you to the fire pit. See, those are the logs he was carrying.” She pointed at the pile of recently chopped twigs on … Continue reading Cory Robin
Life is so uncertain and Other Poems
By Amy Irani Life is so uncertain Only death is certain We know yet we plan, We gain We strive for success Make excess If not, you feel useless Not knowing when On n on for years It only brings tears And more tears To see the loved ones Parting for their abode Now sets … Continue reading Life is so uncertain and Other Poems
Like Sullied Water
By Mehreen Ahmed Short story: ‘As soon as he stepped out of the cubicle, the ‘ghost’ disappeared. Perhaps, it was an optical illusion. Like a rainbow where people saw only the colours, not the water particles behind the veil.’ This was one of those days when the sun had tilted slightly south while rotating on … Continue reading Like Sullied Water
Christmas Time
By David L. Painter There is something magical about snow, those big fluffy flakes falling from a snow-laden sky, the way they drift down not making a sound. Some evenings I walk among the pines that grow out on the edge of town and watch as the snow glistens and is bejeweled by the full … Continue reading Christmas Time
Achat de Noël
By Matthew Allen Lin Ugh. I really should have planned this better. I thought the lines back home in California were bad. Looks like everyone in Paris waited until the last minute to do their Christmas shopping. I checked the time on my phone. 10 a.m. Good thing Melanie was still asleep at our hotel. … Continue reading Achat de Noël
The Story of the Christmas Tree Angel
By Patricia Furstenberg Long, long ago, as the elders whisper, when the wolf and the lamb were still the best of friends and cuddled together in the depth of winter, for warmth… Long ago, at the very beginning of time when even we were in the loving care of storks and from there into our … Continue reading The Story of the Christmas Tree Angel
The Wreath
By Jim Bates The old man pulled back the curtain and peered into his front yard. It was covered with dirty snow, the stalks of forgotten annuals bent and frozen. He frowned. Should have pulled them last October. Who cared anyway? He let the curtain fall back and made his way to his worn armchair. … Continue reading The Wreath
Night Flight and Other Poems
By Ken Gosse Night Flight With a list, a red cap, and white beard, once his annual flight plan was cleared, he’d sneak into each house without waking a mouse and spread joy everywhere he appeared. The Other Side of Nick Although he was jolly and quaint, he knew jokes that could make ladies faint, … Continue reading Night Flight and Other Poems
On Christmas Day in Heaven
By Susan Cleveland On Christmas day in Heaven, souls gather by a tree to open gifts of love sent by you and me. Beneath the glowing branches, lay wrapped presents very dear; containing messages from loved ones the Angels collected through the year. Recorded in your voice, they'll listen to the heartfelt words you've said, … Continue reading On Christmas Day in Heaven
For All
By Luisa Kay Reyes To a world that is sordid and cold Came a warmth that is purer than gold. Amongst leaders that plunder and take Entered He who bestows and equilibrates. Scoffing the seekers of personal gain Was born He who with goodness does reign. So to a land that is burdened with strife … Continue reading For All
Academy of the Heart And Mind 