By Sally Lee This morning lasted four seconds—long enough for light to change its mind, for the pot to think of boiling, and forget. Steam from the mug hadn’t even reached its curvebefore light slipped from the table and onto the wall,then off again. Voice folded into the air,before the phone could ring its tune.It … Continue reading Errant Minutes
As I Lay
By Lauren Kim The flashing light brightens the roomIn strobes of colorA plant's shadow projected on the white wallThe blurred outlines, a tint of purpleIn the darkness, the air still shimmersThe remanence of objects flickering As if it is still thereThe ladybug crashing to the ceiling lightIrritates the atmosphereFailing to resist the temptation of the … Continue reading As I Lay
Glimpse*
By Jian Yeo Chimes of distant bells echo my heart–ethereal they were, with the plumose exhale hushed in my ears.Lavender petals settle down on the brim of my delicate helix,pollinating the resonants of exquisite fields of life:Yes, I remember, the tranquil soothings of water–they slowly enveloped my eyes that braced for their last glimpse of … Continue reading Glimpse*
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Poppies” by Diane Euh
From afar, they are red paint splattered on a campus. They bleed across the quiet, green field.Their petals are soft as a pillow, sweet as an apple. Each one is silk slipping through the breeze. These perfect rubies form a fiery paradise: fragile flames flickering without fear. The dark plum centers Are peppered with rooms … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Poppies” by Diane Euh
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Nine Willow Trees” by Julia Vaughan
Delicately painted in blueOn pottery and ChinaWeeping branchesWafting in waters at rivers’ edgesUseful for erosion controlAnd windbreaksDense canopies birds’ safe havensOffering nesting sites and refugeHardy trees, softPliant but toughWood fibres criss-crossingPerfect for cricket batsShaped, oiled, lovedMillions of athletes beltingLeather balls for sixFamilies cheering onYin and Yang. ResilientRepresents flexibilityAnd strengthAbility to adapt toAll of life's challengesA … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Nine Willow Trees” by Julia Vaughan
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “She Painted the Willows” by Ken Allan Dronsfield
Colors of the leaves in autumn wove a lovely quiltcovering the countryside, woods and waters.Falling like winter snow from the tallest of treeslighting the forest like a candelabra until the first snow.She was there by the pond, painting the weeping willows,she never spoke a word, just watched the trees and theirswaying branches in the late … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “She Painted the Willows” by Ken Allan Dronsfield
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “the audacity of poppies” by Farin Martinez
on the bustling campus footpath an audacious red poppy pops out of the earth alonenot a single other scarlet around her,that loud proud poppydoesn’t even hug her petals around herself or shiver from the wind and rainshe spreads her petals openfor all the world to admireno one can disturb her peacenot the wind, not the … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “the audacity of poppies” by Farin Martinez
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Willow” by Isabelle Audiger
In the morning lightThe gift of your voiceReproachful intonationsAbout my lightnessSerious words againstMy lack of seriousnessSaving meFrom the abyss of despairGiving, not giving upAgainst poor faithThe shield of conversationThe song of smilesThe melody of laughterSunshine within the stormI hail theeI thank theeMy complementMy attemptAt wholeness and truthMy willow Isabelle Audiger is a 62 year-old, published … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Willow” by Isabelle Audiger
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Present Celebrations” by Stephen Kingsnorth
My paper, your papyrus, hide,that vellum inscribed with designlike leather, swine turned into wine;now genesis of scribbled notes,ex libris flyleaf annotate,turned libraries as Dewey shelved.For toddler, cotton, first play bookwith pictures set to stimulate,accompanied nursery rhymes.whose echo words ring rhythmic chime.But bolls, sung protest, cropping shared,remember evil, weevil ways.Wood printing blocks with ink appliedthat means … Continue reading AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Present Celebrations” by Stephen Kingsnorth
AHM’s 9th Anniversary: “Lapis Lazuli” by Elanur Williams
A silent, cooling palm pressed against the forehead of the world; the gift of stillness wrapped in gold-speckled light. Elanur Williams is a teacher who has taught in elementary and adult education contexts, specializing in reading and writing instruction.
Academy of the Heart And Mind 