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
I Wish
By David Alan Owens I wish it were that we were friends Sharing those things we found common I wish we strolled along the Seine one day And talked with the others who were there I wish tomorrow might never stroll into our lives And chase away forever that seldom felt mood I wish I … Continue reading I Wish
New Day
By Mike Turner Each night As twilight fades I despair for the world’s end Longing for a better tomorrow Each morning As dawn unfolds I am rewarded By the warm embrace Of a fresh beginning With the new day Mike Turner is a songwriter and poet living on the US Gulf Coast. He was featured … Continue reading New Day
A Healthy Lifestyle and Other Poems
By Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar A Healthy Lifestyle A retired man, who wants to hit the old age milestone, wants to keep it all as long as he wants. He realised as hard work and discipline are essential in life, but diet is important to improve. He, who is proud to have survived so long, was … Continue reading A Healthy Lifestyle and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 