I’m looking out the bus window, admiring emerald palms and pastel apartment buildings. Then, I notice an extended hand withContinueContinue reading ““Beyond the Horizon” by Luna Floyd”
Monthly Archives: April 2024
“Beside the Pond” by Corey Bryan
There is a large pond in Grant Park. Beside the pond is a green, wrought iron bench. Half of itContinueContinue reading ““Beside the Pond” by Corey Bryan”
“Driving Lessons” by Brandon Yu
Dad was terrified.There was surely nothing more unsettling than being in the passenger seat with your teenage son at theContinueContinue reading ““Driving Lessons” by Brandon Yu”
“Universal Magnificence” by Jacob Scarborough
The sky is an orange glowAs the sun setsAnd the stars reveal themselves.The heavens above shimmerWith the artistry and powerContinueContinue reading ““Universal Magnificence” by Jacob Scarborough”
“Rain, Rain, Draw Near Me, I Swear I’ll Treat You Kindly” by Kendra Boyd
You freeze my cheeksthis early spring sprinkle,undecide if being frozen suits you.You’re ruining my day.Forgive me, I’m sounding like childrenContinueContinue reading ““Rain, Rain, Draw Near Me, I Swear I’ll Treat You Kindly” by Kendra Boyd”
“Angel of Death” by Kendra Boyd
In the morning, your medic must return to his fort. In the night he whispers I am the angel ofContinueContinue reading ““Angel of Death” by Kendra Boyd”
“Travel Advisory” by Thomas Piekarski
Let love make its way to a sacred day.Treat your mother like a favorite song.Drown sorrows in some very deepContinueContinue reading ““Travel Advisory” by Thomas Piekarski”
“Dying Quail” by Thomas Piekarski
Stretch your imaginationas though made of rubber,see the quail spiral downto fragment upon granite.This quail no better off than theContinueContinue reading ““Dying Quail” by Thomas Piekarski”
“Cogito Incognito” by Thomas Piekarski
I might attempt the impossible, soarlike a cannonball through the void,or poke you in the eye and not cryat myContinueContinue reading ““Cogito Incognito” by Thomas Piekarski”
“And Then, Hope” by Jody Adeyemo
In a singular moment, it all feels okay;I’ve managed to claw my way out of nihilism’s pit.Then, I make senseContinueContinue reading ““And Then, Hope” by Jody Adeyemo”