Too Late Tomorrow by Tricia McCallum Fates ride on little moments. Outcomes of entire lives can rest on the seemingly miniscule. Fresh from another of her parent's brawls the little girl shuffles to school. She needs a sign today that... Continue Reading →
STATUE ON FIFTH by Karen J. Fox Fifty years I’ve walked past, pretending not to notice you. Turning my head to study the moon or the blazing maple that talks with its leaves in the wind. Fifty years you have... Continue Reading →
The Eavesdropper found in a journal, April 2, 2008 by Jane Blue The smell of orange rind under my fingernails, the taste of strawberries, destroyed still life on a black saucer. I ate all the grapes. Some people are talkers,... Continue Reading →
Well, He Asked by Margaret Fieland one of those clueless questions at dinner with the whole family. A beat while I consider my answer. "I was gazing at Marie," drooling, but I don't mention that, "and I realized I wanted... Continue Reading →
The One Redemption Granted by A.J. Huffman “Language makes me a stranger to my own life,” -- Susan Mitchell I dive inside the pages of my mind. Looking for understanding. I find only escape. And a bizarre sort of forgiveness.... Continue Reading →
Ghazal of the Cyanide Almond by Jane Blue The little cyanide almond exposed inside the peach. The teakettle whimpering instead of whistling. The pain of last week is gone. An earthquake has rattled Tokyo. Someone is mowing, always mowing, slashing... Continue Reading →
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