By Dr. Imbesat Maheen Syed Death won’t us do us apart, It brings us together. The ones that leave us physically, Become part of us spiritually. Transcendence liberates one from grief, suffering and pain. Let’s not mourn the physical separation, but celebrate the spiritual union with our loved ones. May the tears of joy and … Continue reading Death Won’t Do Us Apart
A World of Misunderstanding
By Denis O'Sullivan Why doesn't the world leaders do what they can to protect women and children who are suffering because of man Why doesn't the world leaders do something to help children who are dying from malnutrition and disease and yet they couldn't care less about another hungry mouth to feed When are the … Continue reading A World of Misunderstanding
A Night Sky in Maine
By Charis Negley A shooting star, my cousin says I crane my neck up to see into the dark Maine sky Stars as plentiful as pinholes in a cushion But we see no more meteors With our hazy young minds We identify constellations Slightly bent stories of stars sliding off our tongues And I wonder … Continue reading A Night Sky in Maine
Mood Swing and Other Poems
By John F. Zurn Mood Swing Soaring like a magical bird, I fly high above the crowd. Freedom and joy envelop the world where only I am allowed. Then crashing down, I crawl like a worm stuck in this slime covered prison. Everything reeks of garbage and dirt, and robins make me nervous. Playground Life … Continue reading Mood Swing and Other Poems
Freefall
By Amber Willard I woke up this morning, Pushed to the edge, One leap of faith, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Can’t withstand the heat, Time stands still, Freefall. I woke up this morning, Seconds to freedom, Take the first step, Freefall.
Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
By Stacie Eirich Songbird of Spring Exuberant with the breath and life and music of spring, she dances in glistening sunshine, her jubilation bright with dawn, her wonder renewed with cherry-blossoms and chickadees, twirling, jumping, gliding — a goldfinch flitting her wings, soaring in joyous refrain, brilliant rays of light dancing with her flight! Artistry … Continue reading Songbird of Spring and Other Poems
Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
By Ron Roman Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike Hiking late summer Sunday afternoon, Sun yet strong still. What does it matter, Where do we go? Venule-shaped verdant leaves, Now surround me everywhere. Colorless sky staring back overhead, Giving off a soulless glow. Waters churning in nearby brook, Giving birth to memories that echo. Distant bird … Continue reading Late Summer Sunday Afternoon Hike and Bus Stop Saturday Night
Burgess and Other Poems
By Marc Carver Burgess I drove to the top of the hill the one with the school at the top parked the car and watched the sun go down put the radio on and listened to the classical music window down waving my arms I had never even heard it before later found out it … Continue reading Burgess and Other Poems
Exile and My Africa
By Michael Paterson-Jones Exile The slash of red of cardinals playing in the snow, Conflicts with memories of the Africa I know. My mind drifts away from winters cold and cruel, To summers where the bright sun is the fuel That fires the growth of grass and fever trees, Egret perches, and where giraffe can … Continue reading Exile and My Africa
Never Doubt That I Love Only You
By Wayne Russell Please never doubt that my love for you is unwavering, and as long as you want me, I give myself to you, only you, until my departure from this world; even after. For all eternity, when the selfish hands of time, have claimed our souls and the stars and clouds have become … Continue reading Never Doubt That I Love Only You
Academy of the Heart And Mind 