By Henry Tydeman The other children had already finished their tea and left the table. Michael sat with his short legs hanging over the edge of the chair, eating quietly, whilst his mother was leaning against the wall and speaking to her friend. Michael was concentrating on his mashed potato, and only heard snippets of … Continue reading Mashed Potato
Song of the Wind
By Ezekiel Angela Iyeh Rhythm rises from the east, quiet symphony comes in a cold sweat. All kinds of melodies, to dancing strong earth and swinging old pine trees. From time as old as the mountains and to a hundred lifetime. There she lives, with pleasant echo. Each piece of music to Its kind and … Continue reading Song of the Wind
Merchandise
By Chuck Teixeira “Yes, Alvaro, you should get as close as possible to the entrance of the Sanctuary,” Armando told his brother-in-law. “But that’s only part of the guidance I gave you. You have to get a good spot without causing trouble with other vendors. Understood? Or Jaclyn and I are not taking you with … Continue reading Merchandise
Then No More and Other Poems
By Michael De Rosa Then No More I watched my Mother Mother-in-Law And wife of fifty years Take their last breaths There were no last words As they left us Struggling To breathe until the end Each taking longer and longer We held ours Waiting hoping for the next Then no more Blood stopped The … Continue reading Then No More and Other Poems
Let Us Go
By Brielle Amick I catch myself lying to you often Trying to soften my words I hide my true meaning, but on the inside I’m screaming Screaming to let you know how much it burns It burns my throat to think about letting you go, but it burns my soul to think about ever letting … Continue reading Let Us Go
Lands of the Western Ghats – Reservoir of Life and Other Poems
By Douglas J. Lanzo Lands of the Western Ghats – Reservoir of Life Rain-soaked sanctuary of monsoon mountains bursting with exotic life tucked in Himalayan foothills many miles from urban strife; Rich with songs of sunbird coloring morning mists yellow, crimson and blue through rhododendron flowers perched on leaves dipped in dew; Ringing with primate … Continue reading Lands of the Western Ghats – Reservoir of Life and Other Poems
Few Fine Things
By Solahudeen O. Ridwanullah Fine things do not fall unripe Like a mango, Rather, they sit on their branches, Except for some heavy breeze Or to a branch clings a boy Pulling the twigs. Fine things are what we do To find the few kernels amidst debris To be burnt. They're but being bold to … Continue reading Few Fine Things
Five D’Oh-Raymese Poems
By Ken Gosse The End of the Beginning of D’oh-Raymese There once was a royal musician whose life reached a dreadful transition. Entombed with remorse (with his pharaoh, of course), he was placed in an awkward position. He first wrote a powerful curse, but then he wrote many a verse. His best isn’t long: it’s … Continue reading Five D’Oh-Raymese Poems
Now That They Are Gone and Other Poems
By Fabrice Poussin Now That They Are Gone It’s not that they died that those tender eyes rot in the dirt after tears were shed to fill their graves. It’s not that they rest amidst concrete stones ice in winter steaming with eerie ghosts in balmy summer nights. It’s not only that we miss their … Continue reading Now That They Are Gone and Other Poems
Sight Beyond the Stars & Words that Starve
By Joseph T. Moran Sight Beyond the Stars Standing at the precipice brings much into view. The depths below, the distant horizon, The night sky above. But few see clearly at the cliff’s edge. With some unable to lower their gaze.... Or staring straight down. Many scan the horizon for monuments, searching intensely.... As if … Continue reading Sight Beyond the Stars & Words that Starve
Academy of the Heart And Mind 