By Terry Jude Miller the old man’s opus darkness at my window so frequent the visit its presence almost disregarded the perfect light by which to set pencil to the endpoint of infinity—everything moves on from here I place the slippered foot upon that path only after looking back—only after turning into a pillar of … Continue reading the old man’s opus And Other Poems
The Old Abbey and Other Poems
By Joan Lerman The Old Abbey The bells were rung so energetically by the young novice after vespers but I could no longer see the white-robed figures who’d filed past the stained-glass windows and wooden doors. The brothers and priests prayed aloud as they stood outside in line; I caught a glimpse of their long … Continue reading The Old Abbey and Other Poems
In Vino Veritas and Other Poems
By Joseph T. Moran, J.D. In Vino Veritas I know the saying, “In wine, there is truth.” But I’ve only Scotch. So, I guess, it’ll be the truth ... and then some. Under the Weeping Sky Drenched, shivering, alone; but still I can’t leave. I rub my fingers together . . . they feel nothing. … Continue reading In Vino Veritas and Other Poems
Mirror, Who Am I? And Other Poems
By Daniel C. Princewill Mirror, Who am I? I am- am I who am I? to the face of mirrors I stand looking for what I see and cannot see is it me or another what is this I need to know what is not what is there but I have seen not is it … Continue reading Mirror, Who Am I? And Other Poems
Half a cup of tea And The room
By Hayley Allcock Half a cup of tea Half a cup of tea She never did finish that cup of tea, did she know it’d be her last sip? No one knew it was the last time she would smile or do her cheeky wink. Did she ever chase up the photos or sort the … Continue reading Half a cup of tea And The room
End of the Year and Other Poems
By R. Gerry Fabian End Of The Year Is December 31 the antithesis of the earlier December 25 or rather a portly pregnant peasant expecting the arrival of a malcontent midwife at midnight. Christmas Snow Sonnet Mistletoe pine red berry wreaths reflect Earlier Christmas times when as a child Really being good meant you could … Continue reading End of the Year and Other Poems
‘Tis the Season! and Festivus
By Tauwan Patterson "'Tis The Season!" the holiday approaches nestling knocking seeking graciousness in spite of whatever viciousness said I’M HERE! . . . yesterday, today, this year NOT TODAY, SATAN! right? Festivus with a tremble of the lips and a rumble in the throat i felt it comin’ for quite some time now knew, … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season! and Festivus
the urban professor
By Shalom Kasim this is a fresh semester. i should teach you something new. there’s a flier in each of your lockers, shebibare umukhati let me know what it says. that isn’t possible that is impossible. mikanere, i have a date today. see you all next class. see you, professor. remind me will i be … Continue reading the urban professor
The Christmas House
By Patricia Rhodes There before me stood the Christmas tree in all its splendor Festooned in glittering balls of many colors and designs Reflecting the glow of multi strands of lights It was a beautiful tree that reached to the top of the stairs and beyond Engulfing the surrounding area of the foyer but leaving … Continue reading The Christmas House
Christmas and Other Haiku
By Domina Petric Christmas Little God sleeps in the Bethlehem stable. Peace is coming to us! Thought My thought is peace in the Bethlehem, the Holy stable. Light Joyful face of an Angel is the Light in the dark night. Candles Hope, Faith and Love are candles that glow forever. Domina Petric (Petrić) is a … Continue reading Christmas and Other Haiku
Academy of the Heart And Mind 