By Gary Glauber It troubles me to hear this talented young woman has been gotten to by those who preach compromise & the safety of practicality. I need to tell her to ignore the long odds, to take her youthful beauty, her singing, dancing, & infectious charisma, & pursue the impossible. I don’t even know … Continue reading Guidance
Empty Seductions
By Gary Glauber Found within the squalor of mindlessness she struts proudly, walking down a cascade of elegant column-bordered steps & front & center, sings, “Hallelujah,” stretching the phrase to infinite syllables with a sweet songbird’s voice. Her satin blouse drinks in the spotlight to project this striking neon color that fills our eyes with … Continue reading Empty Seductions
Cue
By Gary Glauber She is touched by love within war, yet makes an effort to avoid what keeps her awake nights. She is lovely & disciplined, preparing routines ten times over, pleased with what the mirror relates. She memorizes all her father’s concerns, yet dutifully heads into this twisted world, a naïve pilgrim … Continue reading Cue
Better Take A Big One
By Scott Thomas Outlar I felt you blink in the eye of the storm as Atlantis went under There was nothing left for us to do but breathe sigh and rise again Scott Thomas Outlar hosts the site 17Numa.com where links to his published poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, reviews, live events, and books can be found. … Continue reading Better Take A Big One
Academy of the Heart And Mind 