By Phyllis Bordo The sky was turning from pink and gold to evening’s hazy dusk and shadows crossed our path in front of the car as it snaked its way along the country road. We neared the top of a hill, and as if appearing by magic, they were everywhere! “Look out! Slow down. … Continue reading Deer Heart
My Dream of Flying And Other Poems
By Phil Flott My Dream of Flying Anymore I don’t tell many how I want to bypass the coffin, wake when birds shake trees, breathe the spring of fresh rains. I had almost settled for trees, their archaic crowns greening loess, justifying clay. A crick in my neck held me to that smallness, made me … Continue reading My Dream of Flying And Other Poems
Alice and Other Poems
By Phil Flott Alice Didn’t you know that I am eternally grateful to you for being my children’s aunt. You inherited the muscles of Uncle Ben and smiles from Theta Lil. I have been back in Omaha only two years, was just about to re-contact you. You dared, To fight the stroke, but obeyed the … Continue reading Alice and Other Poems
Tommy Poetry
By Thomas Page 8X8s (eight lines of free versed octameter) “The First Snow of Winter” It always comes as a surprise Whenever it snows for the First time in winter. Hold out your Hand to see indistinct snowflakes Dissolve on the surface of your Gloves. The outside world blanketed In flawless white with sideways … Continue reading Tommy Poetry
Tommy Haiku #49-51
By Thomas Page Eastward towards the Chariot of Apollo In the morning drive Deer stand at the edge Of the road; their eyes shine at The high beams passing Some say alcohol Is for easing people at Parties; not for me
Academy of the Heart And Mind 