By Dana Zullo Unexpected Marvelous Places There were days when the world was available before us. We found ourselves in unexpected yet marvelous places. It seemed all doors were open to us. Climbed a mountain just because the opportunity presented itself. Explored and accepted the California air (in days before wildfires and smog) in the … Continue reading Unexpected Marvelous Places and Other Poems
Dew and Other Haiku
By Domina Petric Dew Fragrant dawn, Dew drops are shining in the gentle Sun. Rose Red rose Hides a secret in its heart. Love is born. Moon Round face Shines in the blue sky. Night replaces day. Summer Mirage. Crickets chirp in the sun, The sea is scenting. Dusk Red sun Hugs with its golden … Continue reading Dew and Other Haiku
A Tree and Other Poems
By Anthony Ward A Tree Leave me alone said the tree Rather quite deciduously Yet I saw this tree I knew to be A recollection Of how it used to be For all it stood As a memory Shared through time Like eternity. Memories If a tree falls in a wood does it make a … Continue reading A Tree and Other Poems
Shared Joy On Ice and Other Poems
By Douglas J. Lanzo Shared Joy on Cold Ice It came in a flash, streaked across the ice, to his slapstick shot, eluding the vice… of the outstretched glove, extended in air, of the goalie sprawled — beaten, fair and square. Flaring red on glass, as the horn did sound, my son strobe-lighted, with great … Continue reading Shared Joy On Ice and Other Poems
Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip And Other Poems
By Aurora Lee Passin Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip Which room do I wantWhat do I eat that for breakfastCan they have some tooand tomorrow can they have it tomorrow tooPoetry Why I write poetryWhy I have 4 different kinds of pills I takeWhat do those pills … Continue reading Questions from my sisters children when I joined them on a family trip And Other Poems
My Lifetime and Other Poems
By Abigail Ayornu My Lifetime Sailing through life Thrilled with so many woes It can get over my head, oh yes. But not now! Let me enjoy the blossoming nature small. Although, it drains me farther But I'm covered. Bit by bit, I'm overwhelmed As the surprising nature engulfs me with testimonies, so precious to … Continue reading My Lifetime and Other Poems
Three Untitled Poems
By Kristen Lee A small gasp of air escaped my mouth just silent enough only my ears could hear My last California sunset set my body on fire with the rays that graced me letting warmth spread on the exposed skin kissing kissing kissing Ignition of a dimming light Breathless by the life I lived … Continue reading Three Untitled Poems
Clouds and Other Poems
By Alexandra Dark Clouds Clouds, Beautiful clouds. Stay with me, For you are the only one to understand my World. A world full of darkness and Despair. A world covered in Dark beauty that few can Appreciate. Cry with me. Rage with me. And be silent with me, My friends. Beautiful Darkness A beauty in … Continue reading Clouds and Other Poems
Albany, May 4th and Other Poems
By Morgan G. Cairns Albany, May 4th Step out into the almost-night Where the sky is still blue, But not navy—no, Not yet— And the rough cement steps Carry you down to the pavement Spattered with heavy, Wet drops. There is a breeze— No, not a breeze, Something greater than that— A stormy wind That … Continue reading Albany, May 4th and Other Poems
Alive
By Steve Grogan I twisted my fate left and right. I couldn’t think. My hands were weak. They couldn’t hold a pen. I knew no words anyway. I saw the pictures of the metal men rusted by the rain, and I read literature ruined by the criticism. It’s 4:30, and the walls are open. I’m … Continue reading Alive
Academy of the Heart And Mind 