June 1, 2026Published by Bruce McRae at June 1, 2026Categories PoetryA Twist In The TailWe’ll put the audiences onstage, Hamlet, a romantic comedy now. Macbeth on rollerblades and naked.
May 28, 2026Published by Linette Rabsatt at May 28, 2026Categories PoetryMama’s PrayersI’m gonna boldly speak the truth.” She’s worried, “You know you can’t trust the system.” I shrugged, “I don’t plan to be a victim of the system
May 25, 2026Published by Paula Frew at May 25, 2026Categories Memorial Day PoetryMemorial Day Cinquain ChainPraise the fallen soldiers with poppies and roses, diminutive flags fly in the Graveyard.
May 23, 2026Published by Susan Shea at May 23, 2026Categories PoetryPlentyyou wanted to be my best friend even before you knew my whole name you spoke to this plain girl out of every one of your pores
May 19, 2026Published by Lynn Hess at May 19, 2026Categories PoetryMy Hiding PlaceWhen I was little, my next-door friend and I believed we could hide among the sunflowers. Of course, our mothers saw us, but they never let on, so we never knew.
May 14, 2026Published by Shamik Banerjee at May 14, 2026Categories PoetryThe Sun and UsOur homestead, as if risen from its grave, invites the newborn sun; its brightest beams perk up the nest-hugged birds with resounding trills…
May 12, 2026Published by Jackie Chou at May 12, 2026Categories PoetryThe BugThere’s a bug in my juice this morning rippling the sweet surface of peach liquid…
May 10, 2026Published by Mary Derringer at May 10, 2026Categories Mother's Day PoetryWe Celebrate MotherMothers are a precious gift Sent to us from up above. They nurture us, take care of us, And give us all their love!
May 9, 2026Published by Sreelekha Chatterjee at May 9, 2026Categories PoetryPretensionThreatened habitats resulting from burgeoning human population. What happens when trees are felled, and forest spaces are cleared?
May 6, 2026Published by Joshua Walker at May 6, 2026Categories PoetryAfter the Parade, Before the LonelinessLater, I ate leftover tacos in silence, stared at the sombrero you left like a joke we forgot to laugh at.
May 1, 2026Published by Paula Frew at May 1, 2026Categories May Day PoetryWelcome, SpringWishing a happy May Day, all the while. An old-time holiday we’re celebrating, But it’s how we say, “Hello, Spring!”
April 27, 2026Published by Elena Shirokikh at April 27, 2026Categories PoetryHomeYou are my anchor, my lighthouse, my comforting blanket, the earth that reminds me that my roots are stronger than I think when I feel ungrounded…