Young Love
Holly Stark I saw you, you were what I wanted, yes we both were young but I wanted to marry you under the sprucetrees, just… Read More »Young Love
Patience, Child!
Bev Cobbett Be still, my mind! Just a little while longer . . . One day, soon. I promise! I. will. write! But first, I… Read More »Patience, Child!
The Poem Of Her
Holly Stark I say I don’t like her.I hate her.She’s always here, every second, never once leaving me alone.She is here in the good times… Read More »The Poem Of Her
Phantom.
By Myriah Keays (unjudged submission) Pale as the lilies that bloomSilver moonlight illuminates his echoHovering above the endless marsh Damp ropes of charcoal hairHang limp… Read More »Phantom.
Enough
By Myriah Keays (unjudged submission) I am not the hair on my legsOr the clothes on my backNot the rashy skin on my shouldersOr the… Read More »Enough
Introvert
By Myriah Keays ( late entry- unjudged submission) i creep from my cave intent on being known for just a moment immediately i am caught… Read More »Introvert
Making it Through
Seanah Roper Moon swims up, bright bloomSurfacing blackwater sky, draggingHer net of stars, fishing For compliments from tree tops whichNested in darkness, only hum.Tremorous limbs… Read More »Making it Through
White Satin Shoes
Pamela den Ouden In the back of the closet White satin shoes Rest in peace. Worn once, never again (Though I said I’d dye them… Read More »White Satin Shoes
Snowsuit Winter-boot Silence
Denise Pawliuk The door opens and cold air rushes at my cheeks. Over the threshold I walk in snowsuit winter-boot silence. Around me mounds of… Read More »Snowsuit Winter-boot Silence
Giving In
Monica Kind Early morning hour growls and grinding with smell enough to squint the eyes open. New day and possibilities imagined, by pressing button and… Read More »Giving In