By Gary Glauber It troubles me to hear this talented young woman has been gotten to by those who preach compromise & the safety of practicality. I need to tell her to ignore the long odds, to take her youthful beauty, her singing, dancing, & infectious charisma, & pursue the impossible. I don’t even know … Continue reading Guidance
The Chook Raffle
By Rob Schackne The chook raffle lotteries won who needs a feed this week gets one a crescent moon don't get excited jokers everywhere your turn is next how do we miss it placed in a landscape waiting to be born
Stars Falling From The Sky
By Dr.Imbesat Maheen Syed Stars falling from the sky into My hands Feeling the breeze on my face. Standing right here to enjoy the view, To begin this journey, Everything feels new. Just begin the journey, Not to lose, Not to win, But for the purpose of, The feeling of being free The … Continue reading Stars Falling From The Sky
Empty Seductions
By Gary Glauber Found within the squalor of mindlessness she struts proudly, walking down a cascade of elegant column-bordered steps & front & center, sings, “Hallelujah,” stretching the phrase to infinite syllables with a sweet songbird’s voice. Her satin blouse drinks in the spotlight to project this striking neon color that fills our eyes with … Continue reading Empty Seductions
Adoration
By Antony King I see you on this misty morn as you walk in solitude The summer dress that you adorn so bright... in vibrant hues. An elegance and beauty... of which none, that can compare… as the sun sings its lullaby, and gives light to golden hair. In all this splendid glory with a … Continue reading Adoration
Cue
By Gary Glauber She is touched by love within war, yet makes an effort to avoid what keeps her awake nights. She is lovely & disciplined, preparing routines ten times over, pleased with what the mirror relates. She memorizes all her father’s concerns, yet dutifully heads into this twisted world, a naïve pilgrim … Continue reading Cue
Autumn (Acrostic)
By Rizwan Saleem Alone Under deciduous trees That shed leaves like heavenly tears Undone like strings Memories flutter to the ground Now all my seasons are cold Rizwan Saleem is a Banker based in Dubai UAE. The thoughts and expressions detailed in his works are of his various escapades suffered through life, and of the … Continue reading Autumn (Acrostic)
The Departed
By Rizwan Saleem Covered, closed and sealed Fist after fist of moist sand Laid to rest The walk back now for the living A drive to return to an empty abode Wouldn't it be so much better to also bury the memories behind Carry on now i must, and still be near the places where … Continue reading The Departed
Ghost
By James D. Casey IV Full eighteen hundred years This place Has its undertone As do my words A dark young pine In the middle of a cemetery He calls out Telling me to play on So I do Over the levee I find solitude A place of forgotten morning … Continue reading Ghost
Rhapsody of the Spirit
By James D. Casey IV Illumination of Soft blue light The runes all point northwest Mount the mustangs Head for the hills Nothing worth saving here Follow the dragonflies Floating along the narrow path Guiding the journey Deep into the mountain forest Mutiny on life itself Taking over the reins I … Continue reading Rhapsody of the Spirit
Academy of the Heart And Mind 