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POEM BY JOY YAP: We Used to be Brave

Contributing Writer·November 14, 2012
When I am with you… I don’t get why my tongue gets tied sometimes How my throat gets bone dry...
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POEM by SAMANTHA McGEHEE: Momma

Contributing Writer·September 20, 2012
Momma I thought you should know, I am confused as anything, When I see them eatin' all night, Momma why can’t I get one bite? Momma I thought you should know, I am 5 now...
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POEMS by RICHARD SHIERS: Grey, grey skies, Weightless, Veiled

Contributing Writer·September 18, 2012
Even the December sky was bright then you know, the old times or was it a month ago? Either way...
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PROSE AND POEM : Own me, Making lists

Jane Olivier·September 1, 2012
Oh, enticing world! Colour, composition, balance and voice hold the audience of undertones captive. Covers pulled loose expose Life’s naked enchantresses carrying works by the artist of Tomorrows. Creations of subtle beauty open their allure, calling wildness leaning against walls of indifference to the performance. Collector’s value decides the price, and skilled auctioneers wielding gavels tuned to the buyer’s heartstrings move these creations to their fortunate owners. The only voice in the room is that of the artist, the only sound the report of the world’s muzzled gavel...
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POEMS BY AMANDA LEIGH ROGERS: This Just In, The Forest’s Ear

Contributor·July 25, 2012
This Just In Right now in my city the sky is pink and gold. Right now, clouds polish their wide sides on the late sun and blush...
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BECOMING A POET: The magic of word art

Max Reif·March 14, 2012
In college I never understood poetry. Certain distant acquaintances walked around in what appeared to be some sort of haze. People spoke of them, with awe, as poets. I didn’t grasp their poetry...
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POEMS by Ruth Holloway: Finding Joy in Life

Contributing Writer·December 22, 2011
How do you find joy in life when your world is falling apart? Is the nature of a lot of my unhappiness that I expect too much out of life, out of others.
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POEMS by TOM McFERRAN

Jane Olivier·December 2, 2011
PAULINE, LOOK It is so strange, this my loving you when you aren’t here...
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POEMS by MAX REIF

Max Reif·November 18, 2011
(.........aug26) The River of Ordinary Moments Because living is a river of...
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POEMS FROM ISSUE 2: Evolution’s End, The Fire Peach, Constantly

Contributing Writer·June 26, 2008
Speaking from the heart I implore you to feel your own...
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THE GOOD NEWS: Poetry by Thich Nhat Hanh

Contributing Writer·June 10, 2007
The good news they do not print. The good news we do print. We have a special edition every moment,...
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