By Thomas Page The Untranslatable This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem. The ocean, despite our efforts, is a structureless plane Open to the refracted light on the lunar surface Casting a reflection … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Mångata
The Untranslatable: Saudade
By Thomas Page The Untranslatable This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem. One, in Aristophanes’ model, is two And two is one So they say The human animal is the political And the social … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Saudade
The Same Beast
By James D. Casey IV speaking through keyholes I know what it's like to not be alone not be in love something else takes shape when shadows lose their faces obscured in the mirror I have a twin I know he's me but I know he's not who is who blindfolded conversations with the same … Continue reading The Same Beast
TAP
By Marc Craver Some days there is nothing to write about not a d-- thing no joy no hate nothing but black clouds and the sound of nothing no one to talk to no thing do you want to do no doing no coming no going not even the chance of a little drink to … Continue reading TAP
The Untranslatable: Kilig
By Thomas Page The Untranslatable This is a series of poems of words that do not directly translate into English. I have tried to capture the essence of the word in a poem Like a thunderclap The electricity in the air Links two circuits without resistance To hasten the kinetic energy Of a passing … Continue reading The Untranslatable: Kilig
Christmas Contest: Honorable Mentions
As usual with our contests we wanted to give a shoutout to one poem and one story that we thought really stood out among the submissions that we received. Good job to "The Hymn Of The Bethlehem Star" by Luisa Kay Reyes and "Small Town Christmas Wearing Headphones" by Kelli J Gavin. The Hymn Of … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Honorable Mentions
Christmas Contest: 3rd Place Poetry
"Adrift in a Christmas Snow Globe" By Ken Allen Dronsfield As I gaze through the glass of the snow globe. My mind drifts away and I find myself there skating. Through the snow flakes, and the bonfire’s glow mugs of cocoa with tiny marshmallows waiting. The vision of my girlfriend, wearing her red coat with … Continue reading Christmas Contest: 3rd Place Poetry
Christmas Contest: Poetry 2nd Place
In our hearts By: Linda Crate all the children with eyes shining like ornaments eagerly anticipating a man in a red suit to grant their christmas wishes, and all the reindeer landing on the roof and the cookies and milk left out for santa; every song i used to listen to a … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Poetry 2nd Place
Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
"The Ghosts of Christmas Past" By Micah Singleton The Ghosts Of Christmas Past As a cold wind blows, the hour comes fast, to a time when Christmas, will be part of the past. With no tree of lights, and no gifts to bear, a man sits alone, as a chill fills the air. His fire … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
Banana Spots
By Marianne Brems The crackling green of early life becomes the yellow jacket of pride in perfect banana ripeness. But soon shy specs of brown rear their tiny heads, grow confident, mature into warrior spots puffing out their chests, charging into a softening yellow marsh, rejoicing in their twilight advance. Multiplying, Conquering, until finally … Continue reading Banana Spots
Academy of the Heart And Mind 