By James G. Piatt A Woodland Scene “And it’s there walking in the high woods that I could wish to be, and the men that were boys when I was a boy walking along with me.” Hilaire Belloc Sounds of ancient forest whispersmoving like lost dreams across my mind, sang to me as I wanderedalong … Continue reading 5 Poems of Forests and Woodlands
I Looked For You
By Saira Rashid Parvez I lay bare getting stitched on the gurney asThey placed you into my arms.You looked the epitome of love in flesh form.I could not wait to take you home.Your eyes twinkled resembling the stars.My heart overwhelmed with peace.The sun glistened through the window and the air tasted sweet as you and … Continue reading I Looked For You
For Priyanka, A College Friend
By Amrita Valan Eyes blazing she gazed Into where land met sea A singular frame purposive poised Solitaire upon the Forlorn jetty Hair whiplashed by wanton wind She seemed to me Wayward vagabond yearnings Set eternally free.
foreshadowing
By lilith connor Originally published in Teenink's Hollow candlelight shadows Had meant nothing, overpowered by the wind's Leaf-colored footsteps. Better leaves, Because the footsteps as she walked away Looked like ashes. And, If, under the waves of lost remembrance There was ever a tide of lost goodbyes, -those waves still Just for a second. Until … Continue reading foreshadowing
When the snow falls and Other Poems
By Buddy Loughlin When the snow falls I think of our 1st walk I asked you Our "forever" debate...lmao Bad coffee, broke me You paid, and I swore in my heart To forever take care of you Walked back Your brown corduroy coat Broken zipper I wrapped my arms around you You were cold Stubborn … Continue reading When the snow falls and Other Poems
Lipatti: The Last Recital (September 16, 1950, Besançon, France) and Other Poems
By Joan Lerman Lipatti: The Last Recital (September 16, 1950, Besançon, France) Soft as silver-toned satin, flowing sounds roll out of the fully-opened black piano lid; like white silk, generous melodies appear, evolve, and flourish. True, he was ill with leukemia, but no one could imagine his passing would be in just two more months, … Continue reading Lipatti: The Last Recital (September 16, 1950, Besançon, France) and Other Poems
Late November Magic and Other Poems
By Chioma Odukwe Late November Magic I dread less the sunset It's a time for me to rest My face now holds some color The harsh winter didn't take it all away Apathy is gone before I wake He left without his kiss I see the clouds are clearing up Making way for my rose … Continue reading Late November Magic and Other Poems
Balancing Act
By Leigh-Anne Burley Does a bird balancing on a blowing branch get seasick like a green sailor on a gray-rolling sea? Does a tightrope walker get dizzy on a breezy day? Who ties and unties the knots in your stomach? Who unites a divided mind or mends a broken heart. Is it left to chance, … Continue reading Balancing Act
Cracks and Other Poems
By Endya “Sage” Goliday Cracks For you to see the cracks and still call me beautiful makes me want to kiss every scar on your body. Allow me to learn each one. Wall Writing I write the walls because I do not know how to live in them or between. Scorched Time and time again … Continue reading Cracks and Other Poems
And Then You Blinked
By Marisa Cimbal You miss her. You brushed her hair and pulled it back. You gave her a hat and made sure she wore gloves. You bandaged her cuts and bruises and removed grass from the skin torn by cleats. You waved to her from the bleachers, shorts so long and socks so high, you … Continue reading And Then You Blinked
Academy of the Heart And Mind 