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“The Farm” by Mike U.

“The Farm’© 2021 by Michael L. UtleyNighthawks screamWith evening’s descentThey know the truthBlack god’s-eyesSee everythingFrom salmon-huedHeavenAs wings foldBird-bombs divePreying on thePrayerlessPowerlessObliviousStrident-throatedShrieksA mindless alien-avianWarningTurn backThere is no hope hereAcross the fallow fieldElk bugle mournfully inTwilight cacophonyA hundred dim smudgesHerding inParanoid precisionAgainst the dusty dun ofEvening’s solemn soliloquyScatterCoagulateStatue-stillAmidst dusk ground-mistTrumpet-cries betray blind fearA prose of unearthly moansAs… Leer más “The Farm” by Mike U.

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Earl Grey

by Gina Maria Manchego His words were like diamonds resting on his tongue.He spoke of millionaire’s riches in true adoration currency.Into my mouth they fell between kisses.I lip read his sentiment syllable as they emigrated.Each sentence like sparkling gems on my taste buds.I mulled around ‘I need you,’ and ‘I love you,’On my palate until it… Leer más Earl Grey

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Leaving

by Riya Yadav Driving back home, there’s a sudden rush of thoughtsLife wouldn’t be same anymore Packing all the pain and corked up to the top Life wouldn’t be sad anymoreBack from the bus station There’s a dream that bade goodbyeNever look back, it saidThere’s no reason to cry I know its hard to trust… Leer más Leaving

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Burdens to Buoyancy

by Lauren Scott Stones of burdens can seem like pebbles
barely tripping us up in our routines,
but sometimes, they’re boulder massive,
sliding us deeply into our heads
when the need to escape
from our own selves
becomes vital for our sanity. We pause in our footsteps,
holding our breath, fighting tears
pushing as fiercely as a category five, but then our eyes look… Leer más Burdens to Buoyancy

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Water for Peace

by Simona Prilogan Life in water, sparkling and soft, organic soul extending hope,Breathing the oxygen of love, the healer eye of mother earth.A mirror of the starlit skies, faithful, revolving true rebirth,Flowing its streams through cracked wounds, by trice of zest and horoscope. My name is water, spanning force, creatively reflecting blue,Shaping emotions in my… Leer más Water for Peace

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Ukraine – 17 Watch Wars by Walter Bargen

The window is black,blackened, as sirens wail. The magnesium star-fall glitterrattles the panes.They cower behind quaking wallsas the searing mechanical neckstwist and throats break. They grow deaf and dare the all-clear explosive night. Staring out the darkened window, Their shadowy reflections wear raccoon masks; the eyes scooped out, foreheads shinyas if thoughts were the last… Leer más Ukraine – 17 Watch Wars by Walter Bargen

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Missing

by Lynn White There were no new stories thenthough everything was happeningnothing was happening so nothing to saynothing to tellno gossipface to facelit up with smilesthe smiles were missinghidden away with the mouesand other cluesof warmth and welcomeor icy distaste. The fires inside ushad been dousedput outflattened as we skated around each other.Unseen ice is dangerousso… Leer más Missing

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Moments

by Richard M. Ankers There’s the moments when I close my eyes. The moments when life catches me off guard. Moments when the darkness peels apart like the rind of an orange, clinging together in spirals, not letting go, wobbling. They gather. I’m overwhelmed. They can’t be shaken, these moments of once bliss. I’m haunted by… Leer más Moments

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“The Trunk” by Mike U.

“The Trunk”(c) 2021 by Michael L. UtleyThere is a place for thingsThat don’t belong inOther placesThat sere and weatheredTrunk that hunkers lupine-likeAmid dust-addled attic shadowsWood split and gougedWith time and neglectIron bands and fittingsA crumble of rustLockless clasp brokenFrom endless breechesAnd pryingsI should haveReplaced that lockEons agoThe ill-fitting lidIs too looseMore decorationThan functionAnd tends to… Leer más “The Trunk” by Mike U.

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Kintsugi

by Tea Solon she drags her heavy feettoward sonrisa her hands veil thosevisceral fissures, a brook gushing scarlet waterfrom obliterated vows. the raindrops can no longerwipe away her severed tears so she looks to the oceanfor a spite of panacea. only after a tedious scoreof changing seleno he happened like how urushi with rice flourbinds broken… Leer más Kintsugi

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