By Ciaran J. McLarnon The visits were moments of when Simon was given a precious glimpse of his future. From behind the shelves of tinned fruit and meat, the sacks of flour and rice, he watched the man enter his family’s grocery. Simon saw him as the man he wanted to be; his bowler hat, … Continue reading Imagine It
Florets of Fancy
By Welkin Siskin Imagination does want to swing In the undercroft of things, And needless to mention does it constantly flow To uncover what’s called a glow. To lay hands on and hang onto fancy, To fancy for whatever could truly be, Perchance to smooch the light in darkness Or conceal you from sadness, … Continue reading Florets of Fancy
Alchemy of Imagination
By Welkin Siskin It is somewhat a reflection of mind, this labyrinth of thin-to-thick idea sort out as the remedy from within the to-and-fro counteraction of active thoughts. Orange-curled fern-like bones till break form the fossils; this maze of the world's a journey, An alchemy of imagination. Hard I try, … Continue reading Alchemy of Imagination
“Don’t Let Your Mind Wander”
By Chloe Mangiafico Change my clothes, put my hair up, tie my shoes. I don’t even have to think about it anymore. It’s just something I do, like breathing or blinking—or running. The routine, the repetition, it gives me control over my life. I always find myself at the same trail, behind the houses, down the … Continue reading “Don’t Let Your Mind Wander”
Two Poems by Tommy
By Thomas Page “Constellations” The night painted sky showcases Many sparkling unique lights. You can draw anything from these Dots flanked by moons and bright planets- Warriors, animals, and gods. You can try to foresee future Events under timeless, twinkling star That were, are, and ever will be “Like Flies” At the end of … Continue reading Two Poems by Tommy
Burnished Silver Pull Knobs
By Ann Christine Tabaka Burnished silver pull knobs on wooden drawers, distort the images of surrounding objects. I am intrigued, trying to discern the blurry world being reflected back at me. My perception of reality is twisted and stretched following the spherical shape of the handles. The effects are quite disturbing, playing games with my vision. … Continue reading Burnished Silver Pull Knobs
Academy of the Heart And Mind 