Unraveling Planets
—Poetry by Cheryl Snell, Glen Dale, MD—Illustrations Courtesy of Public Domain THE CHASE A man rounds the corner, zigzag shadow reaching for the woman who steps out of it. He’s a late-comer, can’t...
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Another Monday? Already?? —Poetry by Nolcha Fox, Julie A. Dickson, Claire J. Baker, Stephen Kingsnorth, Joe Nolan, Michael Ceraolo, Caschwa and Taylor Dibbert—Public Domain Photos Courtesyof Joe...
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Night Shadows—Poetry by Joyce Odam and Robin Gale Odam,Sacramento, CA—Photos by Robin Gale Odam POLITIQUE—Joyce OdamThe day was blank—the day had slipped away.The day was cunningly warned with...
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Michael E. “Maik” Strosahl—Poetry and Photos by Michael E. “Maik” Strosahl,Jefferson City, MO FUJI MUSUME (The Wisteria Maiden)In Kabuki,the actor is the windswirling his long hairas a branch alive...
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Bart Solarczyk and Pal—Poetry by Bart Solarczyk, Pittsburg, PA—Candle Photos Courtesy of Public Domain CRAYON SKY To make this my own time & place this August backyard this gnawing loneliness...
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—Poetry and Photos by Taylor Graham,Placerville, CA—And then scroll down for Form Fiddlers’ Friday, with poetry by Keith Snow, Stephen Kingsnorth,Joe Nolan, Nolcha Fox, Caschwa, Shiva Neupane, and Ken...
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Cherry Bakewells—Poetry by Stephen Kingsnorth, Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Wales—Photos Courtesy of Public Domain CHERRYWhy do I keep the best till last when eating cake; quite unlike wine.My mindful taste...
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—Poetry by Laura Stamps, Columbia, S. Carolina—Photos Courtesy of Public Domain SUNFLOWERS My friend tells me she wants a dog. But this she’s worried about. You know. That you have to walk a dog....
View ArticleDogs, Devils and the Deep, Blue Sea
Dog Pile—Poetry by Nolcha Fox, Stephen Kingsnorth,Caschwa, Allan Lake, Taylor Dibbert, andJoe Nolan—Public Domain Photos by Joe Nolan The sky is a funnelof blue fade to nightfall,the buildings fade...
View ArticleThe Asylum of Night
Always—Poetry by Joyce Odam and Robin Gale Odam, Sacramento, CA—Photos by Robin Gale Odam TODAY THE WINDS —Joyce OdamToday the winds are down, there is no sound to listen for, the quiet pounding of...
View ArticleDestination: Humanity
—Poetry by Margaret Adams Birth, Queens, NY—Photos Courtesy of Public Domain CITY IN EARLY SPRING White skybrushed with a thin layer of graysmog particles mingling with rainin the upper...
View ArticleBeing Human or Otherwise
Scott C. Kaestner and Pal—Poetry by Scott C. Kaestner, Los Angeles, CA—Illustrations Courtesy of Public Domain ANTHEM FOR THE A.M. Coffee washes away the cobwebsof my foggy morning mindthe sun is...
View ArticleWho Hoo-Hoo?
—Poetry and Photos by Taylor GrahamPlacerville, CA—And then scroll down forForm Fiddlers’ Friday with poets Nolcha Fox,Stephen Kingsnorth, Michael Ceraolo, and CaschwaWHO HOO?It’s a very serious walk...
View ArticleCelebrations Amid the Storm
—Poetry by Claire J. Baker, Pinole, CA—Dream Catcher Photos Courtesy of Public Domain DREAM CATCHER MAKERSally explains: leaving a hole in the centerof each dream catcher lets nightmaresslip through...
View ArticleWhirling Prana
—Poetry and Photos by Scott Thomas Outlar, Frederick, MD SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION Something about the stars, you say? My God, aren’t they magnificent! And the planes…are they close enough to touch?...
View ArticleWishing Our Way Through April
—Photo by Ann Privateer —Poetry by Ann Privateer, Stephen Kingsnorth, Nolcha Fox, Sayani Mukherjee, Shiva Neupane,and Joe Nolan—Photos by Ann Privateer and Stephen Kingsnorth —Public Domain Photos...
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Just Plain Delilah—Poetry by Joyce Odam and Robin Gale Odam,Sacramento, CA—Photos by Robin Gale Odam THE UNDERSOUND —Joyce OdamIf you reach out and touch where shadow winds like sound against...
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Dude, My Hands Are Huge!—Collaborative Poetry by Nolcha Fox, Buffalo, WY, and Ken Tomaro, Cleveland, OH—Public Domain Photos Courtesy of Nolcha Fox In these collaborative poems, stanzas on the right...
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—Poetry by John Gray, Johnston, RI—Artwork Courtesy of Public DomainTHE GUY ON HIS WAYDon’t worry.He’s on his way.Busting through the speed limit no doubt.Day or nightis no matter to him.He wants to be...
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—Poetry and Photos by Taylor Graham, Placerville, CA—And then scroll down for Form Fiddlers’ Friday, with Poets Stephen Kingsnorth, Nolcha Fox, and Claire J. Baker EASTER MOWINGThere are no lilies...
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