An Evening on the Drava River and Other Poems

By Zachary Isrow An Evening on the Drava River Drifting – on the water flows,Pacing – walking along the banks,Racing – the mind wanders,On what does ponder?What time is there to reflect?There is nothing left to contemplate,save the very condition of the soul. Swans Brilliantly emulating, majestically aesthetic.The Swans sail away and bask in the … Continue reading An Evening on the Drava River and Other Poems

Unlikely Swan

By Rosanne Trost Maisie walked into the ballet academy, ungracefully plopped herself down on the bench, removing her pink shoes, white orthotics and pink socks. Smelling her socks, she laughingly said, “Oooh, stinky.” She raised her shirt, black with “Ballet Academy” printed in white letters. She struggled to pull the top over her head, refusing … Continue reading Unlikely Swan