By Sharon Scholl Death Doulas Years ago it was young Father Brown old Bishop O’Leary priests at the raw edge of faith with eyes that were too innocent or too full of suffering. Emissaries from that ancient certainty of heaven with rites in secret language chanted to secure safety from the nether regions. Their bedside … Continue reading Death Doulas and Other Poems
Atlantis Unforgotten and Other Poems
By Miranda Clarity Atlantis Unforgotten Nightmare of tragic death to Atlantis— so special to me— that great island in the Sea. Drowned with no further breath— lurched and submerged beneath deep water— her heart beating no longer. Vanished and purged, leaving just the memory of her power; the ages-old legacy of her ancient beauty in … Continue reading Atlantis Unforgotten and Other Poems
Sink or Swim and Other Poems
By Shana Liddell Sink or Swim The divide appears so wide It seems impossible to swim to the other side But you must keep going So you swim on against the tide You had always believed that being all knowing Or having the right zip code or connections was your ticket to growing A life … Continue reading Sink or Swim and Other Poems
Life in a Bottle and Other Poems
By Rita McDermott Life in a Bottle I could always rely on you To be there for me Through thick and thin. You celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births, And many other special moments with me. We even celebrated every day of the week for fun. You were there on somber days too To comfort me. … Continue reading Life in a Bottle and Other Poems
7th November 2021 and Other Poems
By Amy Irani 7th November 2021 Seventh November 1965 The day we united for life For good or for bad To take all in our strife To love n to cherish with utmost love We were husband n wife Today is our fifty sixth year just seventy three days back left for yr heavenly abode … Continue reading 7th November 2021 and Other Poems
Turning Fifty-Seven and Other Poems
By Julia Vaughan Turning Fifty-Seven Acknowledging Judith Wright’s Turning Fifty As I drink my coffee in the early morning sun I taste my fifty-seven years. Pure joy, chaos, terror and fun Girl to woman, so many tears. At 7, walking home from Pembi Dam, all alone, Through a bog, stepping with intent, Choosing grassy clumps, … Continue reading Turning Fifty-Seven and Other Poems
Ordinary and Other Poems
By Virginia Riedman-Dangler Ordinary “You can find something truly important in an ordinary minute.” Mitch Albom It seemed like an ordinary day, and yet an array of things brought me unexpected joy as if watching a child with a new toy. There was laundry to sort, and cloths to fold, dishes to clean while deciding where … Continue reading Ordinary and Other Poems
Two Poems in a Haze
By Ellie Stewart Vertigo The Earth turns too fast for the world to catch up The seasons shift leaving lovers, allies, neighbors, strangers, swiveling apart What were we? My head turns too fast for me to remember I spin, you stay. You’re there lingering and then I’m gone. Evanescence You were there, We were here. … Continue reading Two Poems in a Haze
Overrated and Other Poems
By Anthony Ward Overrated Summer is the time of year most find relaxing. But I find it tiring. Too much buzzing and busying around. Too many bodies sprawled across the ground. While the heat’s too hot to warm to. Pride is the peace of mind most of us hope for. Yet I find it induces … Continue reading Overrated and Other Poems
Industrial Fruit
By Michael Theroux In our food, in our bodies our clothes, our buildings in the Air, Water, Earth all come from the Fire We unmake our home and make the Machine and making, create this deadly residue Splinters so fine no needle will serve in competent hands to come to the rescue What have we … Continue reading Industrial Fruit
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