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
Mariposas
By Don Kingfisher Campbell Everyone can guess you put butterflies in my soul They've probably deduced I've felt a migration of feeling But do they know you are my Martin Luther King preacher for my poetic freedom I was once behind bars imposed by a closed-minded material marriage But my heart flamed inside through my … Continue reading Mariposas
What could have been glorious
By Rajnish Mishra Rajnish Mishra is a poet, writer, translator and blogger born and brought up in Varanasi, India and now in exile from his city. His work originates at the point of intersection between his psyche and his city. His work has now started appearing in journals and websites. Flashes of gold on mud … Continue reading What could have been glorious
Tommy Haiku #146-151
By Thomas Page I count, once again, The fifteen ornaments that Hang from the garlands I am the guard of The door marked “Elves only.” Kids Love to make for it. The river frozen, Labored frigid breaths escape From chilled lungs and tongues The trees dead jutting Out of graying, cold hillsides. The year is … Continue reading Tommy Haiku #146-151
I am
By Rajnish Mishra Rajnish Mishra is a poet, writer, translator and blogger born and brought up in Varanasi, India and now in exile from his city. His work originates at the point of intersection between his psyche and his city. His work has now started appearing in journals and websites. I play animatedly, happily for … Continue reading I am
Death came visiting
By Rajnish Mishra Rajnish Mishra is a poet, writer, translator and blogger born and brought up in Varanasi, India and now in exile from his city. His work originates at the point of intersection between his psyche and his city. His work has now started appearing in journals and websites. Death came visiting: far away. Death … Continue reading Death came visiting
Illusion is our imagined separation from God
By Allison Grayhurst Bend down and savor the shallow water, stroking out praise like the wind strokes the skin on a gentle day. I was in the pit, closed across the journey, forming lines, lining up eagle eggs, pine cones and leashes. Breaking though irregular dreams that break the edges and expand in an … Continue reading Illusion is our imagined separation from God
Step Outside
By Don Kingfisher Campbell open door walk on water reflects pools around shoes feel grass blades between fingers grasp tree texture rough to stroking hand sense air flow over skin see clouds with moist eyes sky towers above buildings
Biology
By Don Kingfisher Campbell Before I met you I was just some hyperthermophile in a Morning Glory Pool When we did hook up we became a batch of sea lettuce harboring green algae Then we slept together and realized we turned red, produced a calcium carbonite cement As we committed we evolved into a mangrove swamp … Continue reading Biology
Smells
By Jagari Mukherjee Jagari Mukherjee is a bilingual poet from Kolkata, India. Her writings have appeared in several newspapers, magazines, anthologies, webzines, and blogs. Her first book, a collection of poems entitled Blue Rose, was published in May 2017. Early morning I wake up To the pleasant smell Of a bonfire of dried leaves; … Continue reading Smells
