In the Wake of the Seasonal Scarlet SunA poem by Donna Best In the Wake of the Seasonal Scarlet SunReports speak of summer’s hard knuckle heat.When I opened the doorthe ball of sun intersecting day and nightrevealed itselfglared as an... Continue Reading →
Dog and turtle A poem by Joe Cottonwood Dog and turtle Leggy dog, extrovertnose down, neck extendedprofile of a construction crane on tiptoe creeps forward, a ballet of caution, curiosityapproaching turtle. Introvert turtleprofile of stoneretreats into shell at road center.Dog ear and nose... Continue Reading →
Why Night Was Made A poem by Ethel Mortenson Davis Why Night Was MadeI’m sure night was madewhen man invented warso that darkness wouldput her arms around him,slowing him downso that he could think things over.And then at dawnstart new... Continue Reading →
A Deep ChoiceA poem by Patricia McCue A Deep ChoiceCarry me down to the furthest depthof the largest oceanPressure buildingGetting darkerFinally we land with a bounceWhat creatures exist hereunder the water’s weight?My curiosity brought me hereClaustrophobia joins meNot natural to... Continue Reading →
The Way Home A poem by Claire Coenen The Way HomeWhen I am seasick,the child inside trembles,terrified of what hides beneath the blanket of sea. The child in melongs to spread her toes in the sand,nestle against the skin of her... Continue Reading →
A Night in the Desert A poem by Frank Joussen A Night in the Desert After the dune bashing, coffee drinking, belly dancingall the lights were turned off,the touristy noises stopped,only the goats and the dromedaries could be heard.Lying on... Continue Reading →
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