by Rollin Jewett “Stay with me,” said Grandpa as Salem skipped ahead of him on the trail. “It’s getting late.” Salem loved going to the woods with Grandpa. The air was so fresh it practically sparkled with the bright scent of the pines. And since it was Spring, the wildflowers were in full bloom. Salem had … Continue reading THE GIRL IN THE FOREST
Tricks Language Plays
By Rajnish Mishra My daughter, eight, looked at me with eyes: half-enquiring, half-afraid, eyes with faith, half, at least, and asked suddenly: Are we born again after death? I looked at my wife. Our eyes met. She smiled: that corners of the eyes, so-it-did-happen smile, and I knew it was not she who dropped a … Continue reading Tricks Language Plays
The Gate
By Thomas Page Now, I want to make sure I understand what you have said to me. You said, "You have only one sentence to convince me to let you through the gate." Does this count as a sentence or do you signal to me when my only sentence is done or do you just … Continue reading The Gate
Tommy Haiku #65
by Thomas Page Preservationist- For God; Conservationist- For all humankind
Back to basics
By Jessica Ricks see more of her art at http://instagram.com/_lifeisaworkofart_ of http://www.lifeisaworkofarrt or https://lifeisaworkofarrt.wordpress.com
Golden Shovel #4
Good Friday by Thomas Page after the Book of Psalms "I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me" --22:17 This is usually read on Good Friday when I Am sitting in the rising Spring heat that can Slowly roast you. I can also count The number of people who fall on the cross … Continue reading Golden Shovel #4
Murder along the river
By John Page The deceased was found at 6:45 in the morning. The victim, male and about middle aged, was dressed in a suit. He was found in front of the Shrine of Knowledge, an ancient Etuscun monument. His throat had been slashed, opened by a blade of some kind. He was lying in … Continue reading Murder along the river
Tommy Haiku #38-40
By Thomas Page The state animal Of Maryland are blue crabs Were almost fossils The Californian Bear is no more, a symbol Only on the flag The solemn service On Ash Wednesday, burnt palms of A doomed king's welcome
Academy of the Heart And Mind 