By Antony King Summer rain it cleanses Streaming down upon her face Removing all the hopeless thoughts At least for just one day. She looks toward the heavens With eyes that once shown bright Seeking what was once a dream In hope she finds the light. She prays to god in silence Please fill my … Continue reading Summers Prayer
Poems by John Robbins
Once Upon A Distant View She sat at the window viewing life at a safe distance . Everyone has a audience and to random a passerby she was that for the moment. How we fade from view slip through the cracks to settle in roles we never understood this life could cast . I understand … Continue reading Poems by John Robbins
April Showers- Honorable Mentions
By: Dr.Imbesat Maheen Syed The air is wet and cold, And as the season unfolds, The April shower arrives, With happiness in disguise. Though I've seen this time of the year before, But I'm so unsure, It looks like I'm seeing it for the first time. The refreshing breeze, And all the shades … Continue reading April Showers- Honorable Mentions
April Showers Contest – Poetry 3rd place
A Touch of April Rain Rie Sheridan Rose There’s a rumble of thunder in the distance tonight, calling to my heart. And now, a tap at the window, as the rain comes to visit, inviting me to play. I answer the whisper, open the door, and step into the rain. Fairy kisses cool against my … Continue reading April Showers Contest – Poetry 3rd place
April Showers Contest – 2nd Place Poetry
Truth Reflected Within Raindrops on A Showery Eve By Linda Imbler What you were, and what you are, off-center, you, beheld through my raindrops of tears. What I remember, and what I see, not the same reflection, us, while viewed inside puddles on the street. Just hollow fact: lovers, friends, enemies, strangers exact.
April Showers Contest- Poetry First Place
Precipitation By Bernadette Perez Billowing thick clouds overwhelmed the sky Rain trickled Washed away frowns Smiles gleam upon children’s faces Smooth comfort milked in warmth Curdles my soul Frost forms on open spaces A cold mist Frozen ice needles stand at attention Appearance of glass across the surface ................Twinkling beauty in the streets Frolic in … Continue reading April Showers Contest- Poetry First Place
Shoutout to our Spring Contest Winners!
By now you've probably already seen the winners for our March contest (if you haven't, what are you waiting for?!). Here's another shoutout to our winner, your work was amazing! And a shoutout to everyone who entered the contest. As always we loved reading every submission that we got and encourage everyone to continue to … Continue reading Shoutout to our Spring Contest Winners!
Rainy Day Charm
By Ann Christine Tabaka A rainy day falls from the sky. Bare feet splash in puddles. Cloud filtered light imparts a dreamy glow. The feeling of motionless time invades reality. Inside stillness, listening to the sounds soft rain makes. Melodic trickling transfixes the mind. A lazy yawn emanates, permeating the silence. Outside, small rivulets form, … Continue reading Rainy Day Charm
Marching Band Parades
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan rain made my day marching band parades child on shoulder points tossed baton accolades stores open late clouds in the harbour courthouse colonnades waving shopkeeper bedtime story rain child under blanket sleeps boats in the harbour sway marching band parades. Ryan Quinn Flanagan is a … Continue reading Marching Band Parades
Honorable mentions of the Contest
Here are some really good works that I wanted to include as well. It is kind of a long list but they are all really good. By Meekha S Dreams Come to me tonight Scarlet dreams Violet skies Silvery plumes of biting cold As I stand bathed in moon, will you crave for a taste … Continue reading Honorable mentions of the Contest
Academy of the Heart And Mind 