By James Diaz If it’s hard it must be useful Even the dark which is sometimes more light than we know Has its own hand in us Moving our needle north There is sorrow in each breath But there is also release, friction Heat, deep gorgeous blooming From out of nowhere I thought I had … Continue reading Every Scar is a Map
Rain on You
By Rizwan Saleem Of all the ways that lovers do Dreams and thoughts of touching you How I could turn into rain And pour myself onto you My gray clouds float to your presence Steal sunlight from the sky, and prickle your skin with a frosty breeze Ignite Goosebumps on your slender arms A premonition … Continue reading Rain on You
Soul Searching
By Lynn White Will I find you shining still among the sharp pinpoint stars gleaming gold and silver? Or shall I search the ocean and find your spirit buried down there amongst the sand and pebbles? Perhaps I should comb the beach raking through it’s silver grains and broken shells. Only your restless soul could … Continue reading Soul Searching
Once the Migrants Came
By Rob Schackne They looked around unimaginably so miserable really those refugee detectives who tricked them they stared at you ten minutes to find out if you're from your hometown they answered till they misremembered the street names why they took their kids to run for their lives the blood and bandages these very languages … Continue reading Once the Migrants Came
Summers Prayer
By Antony King Summer rain it cleanses Streaming down upon her face Removing all the hopeless thoughts At least for just one day. She looks toward the heavens With eyes that once shown bright Seeking what was once a dream In hope she finds the light. She prays to god in silence Please fill my … Continue reading Summers Prayer
Water of Life
By Rob Schackne Water of life where sometimes life cannot go two sides of spirit no argument of deep things the outlaws talk the single malt satori tomorrow the rent is due all the rivers next stop no stop
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
A Utopian Flash
By Rob Schackne A utopian flash to be a rock and not to roll nothing says solar system like the rain wind up slow eyes birds scatter I mop the floor a poem or two clouds clear
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
