By Ruscena Wiederholt Kate woke to a strange sensation. Light, streaming through the blinds, cast intricate patterns on her bedspread. Something had disturbed her slumber, but she wasn't sure what, a car honking? She stirred, and lodged underneath her sternum there it was, the feeling that something had changed, profoundly and inextricably. But what? Her cat, … Continue reading The Rains
Mythopoeia and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Mythopoeia Onomatopoeia Sounds of the real world And cinematic comics Mythopoeia Mythical and mystical Fantasy Intended to educate About reality Myths might be fictional But they are definitely educational For the Greeks and the Romans And anything culturally worldly Have impacted world history Since the dawn of civilization Poetic Style Style and grace Go … Continue reading Mythopoeia and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Death of Faith
By John Page The golden figure stood alone It stood tall among the shadows It was a titan The very ideal of a man No mere mortal could hope to measure up To the shear size of it However, Its very size only highlighted That is was alone No one came to honor it No … Continue reading Death of Faith
Poems by Bruce McRae
"Dreams Are For Dreamers" This old bed has seen better days and told different stories. This old bed resembles a sack of broken clothes hangers. As far as portals into sleep go this bed has went. I’m on the rack. It’s the iron maiden. This old bed is an early grave, but death won’t sleep … Continue reading Poems by Bruce McRae
“Ithaca” (Haiku 196-203)
By Thomas Page A father and son, Telemachus and The lost Odysseus Penelope’s basket and Sisyphus’ rock; Both always undone Dyed-blue bearded god, Brother heavenly thundered, Mimics by shaking Homer’s xenia, Custom hospitality, Stories and cyclops Boiling marrow Dry from bones, fear slowly cooks Courage from strong legs The eagle and geese War in Penelope’s … Continue reading “Ithaca” (Haiku 196-203)
Two Poems by Tommy
By Thomas Page “Constellations” The night painted sky showcases Many sparkling unique lights. You can draw anything from these Dots flanked by moons and bright planets- Warriors, animals, and gods. You can try to foresee future Events under timeless, twinkling star That were, are, and ever will be “Like Flies” At the end of … Continue reading Two Poems by Tommy
Hephaestus And Zeus
By Thomas Page “Hephaestus” They called it Carolinian Stone in the catalogue. It’s gray Upon tinted gray. A gas line Feeds into a glass chamber where It ignites in bound passionate Fire. It makes a banging noise Whenever it’s turned on like Hephaestus’ forge underground. “Zeus” It, like other appliances, Is platinum. It’s interior Is … Continue reading Hephaestus And Zeus
Tommy Haiku #121-125
By Thomas Page A regent’s cape dyed In the kings of the sea’s soma. A crown is manmade. Omnibus—For us All. You must pay a fare for The general will’s use. A new snowflake is Its own unique universe Of shapes and slant lines. Trace your finger ‘long The sand. A wave washes it … Continue reading Tommy Haiku #121-125
Holiday Contest Winner- Fiction: We Better Get Back Before Dark
By David Ritterskamp “We better get back before dark, Pad.” Kittle’s voice was the only sound either of them had heard all through the quiet, cold day other than the background noise of snow falling, and their feet scrrching through it. Neither of them wanted to say it, but they knew they were in for … Continue reading Holiday Contest Winner- Fiction: We Better Get Back Before Dark
Tommy Haiku #111-115
By Thomas Page What kind of bird would I become if I were in Ovid’s tale? Cuckoo? What are the roles of Myth? How many more times does It take to not err or fail? Dionysia, Steeped in wine and tragedy, Revel in comedies. Students read of trials Herakles or Hercules Wrapped in giv’n cloaks. … Continue reading Tommy Haiku #111-115