By Malisa Anne Blue lake hugged our naked legs a secret world everyone could seeI made my way into your sightand took you as hostage. You gave me as you wishI gave you as you must.We burnt down our thrift store fairy tale You locked my heart in an unappeasable boy my heart locked eyesthat … Continue reading Tahoe
New York State Thruway
By Claire L Frankel I want to make a paintingof the New York State Thruway.But you can’t stop and take a photounless you want a big crashand goodbye car, if not goodbye you.So it has to be from memoryThe full trees of Summer laden with millions of dark green leaves.The spectacular autumn red gold, orange … Continue reading New York State Thruway
How foreign, that the soul by which I breathe
By Scott Andrew Kass How foreign, that the soul by which I breathe,And have since, like the closing of a flower,To shield the bud, my flesh had made its sheath,Rejects its purpose; so Divine a power,Shriveled to waste, as if in refuse strewn,It shivered at the passing traffic's chill,At ends of alleys, deepened 'neath the … Continue reading How foreign, that the soul by which I breathe
Self-Assurance
By Andria Simmons Self- assurance Is an unbreakable Spirit. When you are self assured, you have confidence, you are loving, you are compassionate, and you care for others. Self assurance places no desire to hate, envy, compete, destroy, or sabotage another. When you know your own value you vibrate on a higher level. Other people’s … Continue reading Self-Assurance
12 Days of the Holidays: “The Night of the Katzen” by Ken Gosse
Published online by Home Planet News Online February 4, 2020 http://www.homeplanetnews.org/7-KenGosse.html One year at the North Pole, the flutook down most of St. Nick’s faithful crew;all the reindeer and elvesand the Clauses themselves—poor old Nick didn’t know what to do.So while sick in their beds side by side,he confided that they must decidehow he’d gather … Continue reading 12 Days of the Holidays: “The Night of the Katzen” by Ken Gosse
Smothered Love
By Driq Wright A love that is so great that when you are hurt or going through hard times, someone is always there to have your back and to help you out when needed. That type of love is when you call on a person for something and that individual comes to you. That type … Continue reading Smothered Love
Be Someone Under the Sun
By Alex Andy Phuong Knowledge and wisdomReally do hold the keysTo a newfound kingdom,And learning is essential As well as fundamental,And the wings of a doveReveal a lot about peace and love,So dare to soar high,And defy the sky,By doing so much moreThan simply pass by,And the willingness to tryCan help people move on,Much like … Continue reading Be Someone Under the Sun
I am a Lamb
By Tim Law Sheep, ram, little lambI am a pleaser, oh yes, I amTrying through childhoodTo do what you sayTo gain your approval each passing dayYes, sir, no, sirThree bags fullMy mind is confusedAs my heartstrings you pullBamboozling me with your brand of bullNow you have left meI open my eyes to seeNothing that I … Continue reading I am a Lamb
I Am The Pacemaker
By Maya Rawitch I’m constantly in motion The floaters in my eye orchestrate my gentle pacing. I keep time with the lap lap lapping of water against an eroded shoreline in wartime. My piece of mind focuses into 20/20 visual clarity when I am moving my body. I don’t need music, my legs are used … Continue reading I Am The Pacemaker
Allegory of the Wave
By Alex Andy Phuong Saying goodbyeWaving hello,And even if partingBrings about sorrow,There is still hopeFor a better tomorrow,And since tomorrow Is simply another day,Focus on the power of now,And start living today,And along the way,Learn and growAs ways to know,And even the natureOf philosophyCan reveal the depthsDeep within the soul.And even if an allegory of … Continue reading Allegory of the Wave
Academy of the Heart And Mind 