By Ahmad Al-Khatat I wish I had more mistakes than sins I want to have my brain cells fully damaged as the friend I always trusted before is now a dark cloud in my miserable season Love is blind more than love is happiness as it is an expensive prayer for me even my … Continue reading “Expensive Prayer”
Rain (V2)
By Michael Lee Johnson In the rain, this thunder on his way home he rebelled. He a disco dancer, single Friday night award winner on the floor. High school dropout. He drove off the road edge. He was drunk, Jack Daniel’s was his driving instructor. Jack Daniel bottle left at grave. It never rains … Continue reading Rain (V2)
“Angel”
By Joan McNerney I want to make an angel in the snow though I am old for that sort of thing. That is something I have never done. A woman from Vermont told me about it. Nobody made slush angels in Brooklyn…unheard of… with no meadows to angel in. We just threw hard packed snowballs … Continue reading “Angel”
“The Missing and/or Stolen Inflatable Colon Has Been Found!”
By John Dorroh The Kansas City, Kansas, Health System is making plans to celebrate the long-lost inflatable colon, which has now been found inside a house on Virginia Street. October 23, 2018 1. The giant inflatable colon has been found right down the street as I drink coffee and pour myself a bowl of … Continue reading “The Missing and/or Stolen Inflatable Colon Has Been Found!”
“Do I Stay Or Do I Go?”
By Linda Imbler Fruit or dairy which is your preferred? Why cant I have both, or better yet mix them together for that sweet creamsicley goodness. One or the other must show superiority? Really? And what’s the prize? Day and night come together to create twilight and dawn, allowing us to embrace these most romantic … Continue reading “Do I Stay Or Do I Go?”
Love
By John Page Love can mean many things: Love can make you soar on wings. Love helps one get through the day-to-day, Even when stuff is not going my way Hard to believe it has only been five years Since we first met and fell in love. You are so special to … Continue reading Love
Ode On Valentine’s Day
By Thomas Page Holidays occur at a rate which I Cannot hope to ever plan for, that's why I have to freehand this poem I dare call "Ode" on the Nones February. If y'all Have a muse for typing please send her my Way so that we can concoct a poem as spry As one … Continue reading Ode On Valentine’s Day
“Tale of Two Poems”
By Leah Mueller The poem is closed for the evening. The poem has folded its wings and curled its long beak against its breast. The poem sleeps like a car at the bottom of an ocean. You do not see the poem until the sun has risen. You’ll need to turn the coffeepot back … Continue reading “Tale of Two Poems”
Christmas Contest: Honorable Mentions
As usual with our contests we wanted to give a shoutout to one poem and one story that we thought really stood out among the submissions that we received. Good job to "The Hymn Of The Bethlehem Star" by Luisa Kay Reyes and "Small Town Christmas Wearing Headphones" by Kelli J Gavin. The Hymn Of … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Honorable Mentions
Christmas Contest: 3rd Place Fiction
"Christmas Presence" By Andrew Paul Grell “It’s time, Nick. Are you up for it?” Josh assessed the old man’s visage. It wasn’t like the old days. Larger territory. Vast increase in audience. Security. Changes in entrance and exit protocols. Not that any of that mattered; it was Nick or nobody. “It’s been a while since … Continue reading Christmas Contest: 3rd Place Fiction
Academy of the Heart And Mind 