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Poetry Breakfast

Serving a little poetic nourishment Monday thru Friday and featuring a Short Play Saturday Matinee to read.

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All Day Long – A Poem by Rachel Pesavento Brownell

All Day LongA poem by Rachel Pesavento Brownell All Day Long the Mar Vista stairs host a silent procession of men and women, a single-file line of humans moving up and down the flat stone faces as if veils drag... Continue Reading →

Nettle Soup – A Poem by N.L. Holmes

Nettle Soup A poem by N.L. Holmes Nettle Soup Tired of fighting the invincible invaders with their numbing stun-guns, I decide to eat them. Nettle soup is on the menu. Pick them gloved, boil them thrice – sounds like witch’s... Continue Reading →

My Mum’s Singing – A Poem by Holly Payne-Strange

My Mum’s Singing A poem by Holly Payne-Strange My Mum’s Singing I love my mum’s singing. She has more enthusiasm Than talent, But to be fair, she has a whole lot of Enthusiasm. I’m convinced she has a tiramisu soul,... Continue Reading →

Felt Meaning – A Poem by John Ziegler

Felt Meaning A poem by John Ziegler Felt Meaning It may arise from a painting. After words have spoken color, texture, contrast, when there is still more. A memory nudged, a childhood moment that deer drinking from a mountain stream... Continue Reading →

During the Bath – A Poem by Bracha K. Sharp

During the Bath A poem by Bracha K. Sharp During the BathIn the bath, I drew the water Nearer to me, in little waves— My feet looked warped, so small, But I worried what would Happen—would I see the Rain... Continue Reading →

How would you play if you knew you could win? – A Poem by Emilie Lygren

How would you play if you knew you could win? A poem by Emilie Lygren How would you play if you knew you could win? When it’s a video game you keep trying even after every effort fails. Of course... Continue Reading →

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