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”
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“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”
“New Normal” by Jody Adeyemo
With the click of a button, a sermon begins in a quaint living room.The first sight is of proliferating sweatContinueContinue reading ““New Normal” by Jody Adeyemo”
“Daily Bread” by Jody Adeyemo
Why must I break my heart to feed the page?When famished, its white lips curse and quiver.Its bread- the sorrowContinueContinue reading ““Daily Bread” by Jody Adeyemo”
“Three in the Afternoon” by Hannah Sexton
The last time you relapsed,I was painting my nails:Cool Metal #002. Your legs trembled under the weight of warm liquor.MyContinueContinue reading ““Three in the Afternoon” by Hannah Sexton”