and proverb too, its walls unblemished by strikes that snuff the brightest stars. Pick one, toss it to the grieving. Study their faces for gratitude. Now picture this: You cradle your breathless child, kiss his face, surrender her to men in masks and gowns. Imagine…
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Karenhappuck
She was thirteen, I was six We’d gotten her through an infection Still the days of putting your dog out the front door To patrol the streets nightly She’d jump the fence anyway Still the days of no vets Unless the beast somehow…
Aging
Would someone please help me find my keys? I’ve looked in the living room, dining room, and on the kitchen sink. I have checked the bedroom, refrigerator, everywhere that I could think. Asked the dog, his head said no Asked the cat, but, well you know…
Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks goes home at night, Where the rooms are empty, The chairs are silent, There never were any of her own children, and the Work is never done. Papers to grade of course and Dinner to drink. A page of curricular notes…
Siren song
one flick with one tail whisp of white whipping past battering the bow drowning a dream that drove him for decades prompt 16
Hour Ten: My Favorite Color, Midnight Blue
Often times, when I lie on my bed at night, I imagine what my ideal room would be like. The first thought that comes to mind is what color the walls would be. For me, there’s only one solid answer- midnight blue. The best…
Snow Whites’ Reflection
Looking deep at her reflection “All these men – what will they think? Eight in total in just one day? Your reputation is blown no matter what you say Seven dwarfs and a Prince, you should be ashamed What would make you take an apple…
Authentic
Authentic VCS Authentic in my pain Authentic in my joy Authentic in my love It scares the evil away When you pour your heart out Every word The anguish in your voice Your love in your eyes The delight of a birch bud Glowing on…
Mythologizing
You might write a poem now Proselytizing the omen of my hair Twining in the wind, Telling the world my smile Froze you in your tracks. Later you might paint Medusa Over these features Telling the world you should have Recognized the signs and…