The Quiet A poem by Gary Grossman The QuietRising before the sunI leave the bed softly,my beshert unstirred,then tread across our slate-blueSpanish floor, its breatheunseen in the dark.Every day yields thin sheets ofhappiness, to be separated,and held lightly by their... Continue Reading →
Forbearance A poem by Fay L. Loomis Forbearancenebulous light filtersthrough jet branchesthis drear first daymajestic golden tapersflames lick upwardilluminate breakfast tableshadow wrangles my gutstroke, two heart attackslimitations snug me tightfade into a wily mix:meditation, books, movies,conversation, exerciseanger’s gorge loosensstill the... Continue Reading →
Perception A poem by Linda Williams PerceptionI stop to smell the fragrant flower,Note the insect nestled there.I think to myself,“What a lovely home he has.”You wander by and make a mental noteTo buy some insect spray tomorrow.I wake and stretch... Continue Reading →
Growing up Poor A poem by Gary Grossman Growing up Pooris like Herpes simplex—never cured, won’t leave,always texting to hang.It just lays there silently,until life chews me upand spits me out, like myfirst bite of cheap steak—then,and only then, it... Continue Reading →
Dear Confidence, A poem by Lucia Cherciu Dear Confidence,friendship is like giving away twelve bulbs of tulipsand receiving a meadow of flowers all your liferight in front of your window, so when you wake upsummer welcomes you with open arms,... Continue Reading →
Poetry Tree A poem by Robin Gabbert Poetry TreeWhen I was 15, the girl with glasses,not thin, head always in a book,my favorite haunt was a large old oak,deep in my small southern woods—a secret spot for seclusion. After school,I’d... Continue Reading →
Poetry Breakfast 