By Peter Mladinic One Ninety One The road between Cutler and Lubec is gnarly. You’re the only traveler on it, that’s how you feel, solitary, like the road does and doesn’t want you there. On both sides, thin, sturdy, twisted dim thickets. You don’t want to stop on the roadside and go in. The thickets … Continue reading One Ninety One and Other Poems
The language of leaving
By Jahnavi Gogoi Sometimes a woman leaves She gets up and walks, a wailing child in tow Or perhaps a ginger cat, a Maine coon, or a Bengal It could be a parrot or a hamster for all you know From porches and cars, sliding down a drainpipe Through the fire exit and Emergency doors … Continue reading The language of leaving
Yes and Other Poems
By Thomas Cannon Yes Yes I want you back in my life Yes I’ve got questions that Yes I know you don’t want to talk about Yes I know that is my fault Yes I want things back to normal Yes I want things to be like they were, but Yes, its seems like a … Continue reading Yes and Other Poems
The nocturnal rain
By Midhlaj Padoli Yesternight, far upon the hill, one lone tree did rain. Droplets oozing off every single leaf. Incessant downpour. And the waters were carried by its own roots To far-off lands, Where the crows mewed, cats crowed, elephants hummed and snails did run. From where, one little rose swam to see the tree … Continue reading The nocturnal rain
Wolves on My Land
By Awodele Habeeb Panic days and nights, As fear roams and rumbles my land, Causing tough tears from helpless eyes, Grieved groans from thirsty gullets And craving clamour from hungry stomachs, When all is embattled, Of the infestation of cruel creatures ---- Wolves. Black wolves. They everywhere parade in packs, With styles of superiority; of … Continue reading Wolves on My Land
Black hole and Other Poems
By Janelle Finamore Black hole Rushing towards extinction on a Ferris wheel of doubt The heavy night air like an elephant thickens my heart with lust You look in the mirror at the unmasked moon and beg for its glow The wind clothed in desperation and desire striving to become a quiet monk You strangle … Continue reading Black hole and Other Poems
poem in two directions and Other Poems
By John Sweet poem in two directions 45 years and i’m still not sure if it’s hope or despair, these low flat roofs, this endless expanse of luminous blue sky anonymous buildings surrounded by well-manicured lawns and that i have these memories of you which do nothing but cause pain fields of clover and goldenrod … Continue reading poem in two directions and Other Poems
Cleaning the Office and Other Poems
By Daniel P. Barbare Cleaning the Office Making my way lightheartedly and joyfully I’m cleaning the office while writing a poem, harmoniously and ceremoniously with ear, mind, and hands. My Thoughts Happiness arrives when I’m just plain broke not a penny to spend just lean back with my thoughts. Peaches at the Market Soft and … Continue reading Cleaning the Office and Other Poems
A Nice Old Man
By Ian Copestick Where I walk my dog, every day, I see an old man. A nice old man. While the weather's good, he walks around the neighborhood, with a cane He waves at everyone he sees . Whether he knows them, or not, I have no idea. But, I always enjoy meeting him. He's … Continue reading A Nice Old Man
The Vultures Are Circling and Sorcerer of Death
By Andrew Scott The Vultures Are Circling a villanelle Their thirst is burning not waiting on the bodies of the dead The vultures are circling flesh is for the yearning will not stop until they are fed Their thirst is burning Weakness is where they are engaging control is how they are bred The vultures … Continue reading The Vultures Are Circling and Sorcerer of Death
Academy of the Heart And Mind 