April 8, 2026Published by Lynn Hess at April 8, 2026Categories PoetryThe Wedding TossI had to take some more steps to learn when conflicts challenge, tossing a few rose petals is worthy of recall.
March 13, 2026Published by Lynn Hess at March 13, 2026Categories PoetryMy Father’s Black MagicMy father carried a black bag bulging with the magic of his trade — powders, ointments, penicillin pills — to coax an ailing patient back to life. But at home, where doctors cleanse their minds…
February 17, 2026Published by Lynn Hess at February 17, 2026Categories PoetryRemember WhenWhen the sky was a home for kites, not rocket strikes, we searched for rainbows, not for bursts of fire...
August 20, 2025Published by Lynn Hess at August 20, 2025Categories Nature Poetry PoetryAn Out-of-This-World FantasyWhen Lillibell climbed onto the moon, we thought we’d never find her. She’d vanished uncountable times before but never ignored the wind’s moaning.
November 5, 2024Published by Lynn Hess at November 5, 2024Categories PoetryTime of My LifeMy friend lives among numbers. They stand at her door in unwavering lines guarding and guiding her time. She knows every date in the history book...