Human Wheels A poem by Cherie Rankin Human Wheels Cold Fall mornings and evenings,rain against the windshield,my expanding belly against the wheelas you kicked madlyto the drum beatof John Mellencamp’s“Human Wheels…”“Human wheels,spin round and round,while the clock keeps the pace.Human... Continue Reading →
Carboncillo A poem by Juan Luzuriaga Carboncillo “Oye, Carboncillo!”Just a nickname as a kid. My nickname—a nickname just for me.The first time I heard it,I missed the sting it was intended to create by my “friend” in class.Eventually, I made... Continue Reading →
The Lessons of Ilkurot Village A poem by Claire Coenen The Lessons of Ilkurot VillageIt is afternoon.I am 17 in Ilkurot Village with my mom.The Maasai warriors, in robes of blood red magic,dance in a circle. Jump with wings on... Continue Reading →
BlossomingA poem by Patricia McCue BlossomingLast night’s dreamSitting at an outdoor caféWrought iron tableWhite cobblestones under my feetAcross from me - my motherYou should give it up, she saidYou just aren’t blossomingMy heart fellFifteen years of violin lessonsWhat would blossoming... Continue Reading →
Song of the Holy Woman A poem by Ethel Mortenson Davis Song of the Holy WomanI awoke to the songof a holy womanbeneath my window.How beautiful her song,I thought, but what isshe saying?I rose to catch a glimpseof her,but I... Continue Reading →
The ResilientA poem by Kathleen Maule Holen The Resilient She held on through another night,But I fear,As the earth turns over to face the sun,She will simply lose her grip,And become lost. She held on through another dry summer,But I... Continue Reading →
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