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
Meaning and Moment
By Earl Smith Meaning and Moment Earl Smith As it happened, Raven was visiting Pond on a warm summer’s afternoon. Soft Breeze was gently wandering among the green leaves and pine needles along Pond’s edges. There was the murmur of things past, and things to come, in the sound of her passing. Afternoon Summer Sun … Continue reading Meaning and Moment
Power of Prayer and Other Poems
By Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar Power of Prayer Prayer brings peace in the weary soul or in the time of our trouble Prayer is essential in our life as it is the connection with God Prayer is the highly successful published example of God’s blessing Prayer is a thanksgiving and a greeting to God for His … Continue reading Power of Prayer and Other Poems
Emotional
By Somaah Edwards She craves the type of love that is engraved on her soul and being, an emotional connection scientists and archaeologists can not dig up and explain. The world will know its name but they'll never be able to have a taste. It will make sense but there will be no explanation. Her … Continue reading Emotional
Breakfast for a Working Day
By Bradford Middleton I’ve never been one to take photos of my food But the beauty of my breakfast yesterday was Something to behold! A steaming hot plate Of glorious veggie sausage and rashers of bacon With mushrooms piled high on the side, a blessed Fried egg smothered in beans and with a side Of … Continue reading Breakfast for a Working Day
Younger Selves
By Aviva Derenowski I'm going away. Not very far, across the globe, to meet another me who is confused and disoriented. She grew up in a different country. I'll lead her by the heart to a place of belonging and self-appreciation. I'll clear the fog and the cobwebs from her mind and watch her breathe … Continue reading Younger Selves
The Only Happy Song She Remembered
By Marzia Rahman When the air smelt like an empty cookie jar and the lampposts shed yellow lights on the streets, she came out of her hut. Wearing a glossy sari with slim zari borders and red high heels, she walked past a dog, lying under a lamppost. The dog raised its head, howling. A … Continue reading The Only Happy Song She Remembered
Academy of the Heart And Mind 