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Colm Scully |
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Story and Essay: Baker, Zelnick and Ferraro
"In America Four Times a Day by Bobby Steve Baker is a poignant poem detailing the tragic reality of child abuse from a medical perspective, highlighting the emotional and ethical challenges faced by professionals in confronting this harsh reality." View Link
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Blake's poetry, as Zelnick points out, defies the typical expectations of poetry to celebrate beauty and virtue, instead using his verse as a tool for social critique, revealing the dark underbelly of London's progress and prosperity. View Link
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"The Legacy of Spanish Theater" by Diana Ferraro delves deep into the rich history and legacy of Spanish theater, highlighting its significant cultural contributions from the Middle Ages through the Siglo de Oro, and beyond into contemporary times. View Link
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Short Stories: Helgadóttir and Braverman
Helgadóttir's writing style is lyrical and evocative, drawing the reader into the story with vivid imagery and a sense of foreboding. The blend of history, particularly the references to World War II and the resistance movement, with folklore creates a unique and engaging narrative. This piece is a testament to Helgadóttir's skill as a storyteller and her ability to create a world that is both fantastical and deeply rooted in human emotions and experiences. |
Mozart and I by Alex Braverman is a narrative that captures the essence of what it means to be an artist and the often tumultuous journey of balancing personal vision with external pressures. The narrative oscillates between admiration and resentment, showcasing how genius can be both a gift and a curse. The reference to Chaim Potok's novel "My Name is Asher Lev" serves as a poignant parallel, highlighting the universal struggles of artists who must navigate the tensions between their creative expressions and the values of their communities or families. |
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Poetry: Sheehan, Jensen and Smith
"Sign on a Wall" by Tom Sheehan is a nostalgic poem depicting a worn dough board, symbolizing a mother's labor of love in bread-making. It evokes memories of family, tradition, and the passage of time, blending sensory details with a deep sense of longing and reverence |
Exploring the ephemeral space between day and night, 'Down The Crack With The Crickets' by Kristine Jensen delves into the fleeting nature of thoughts and emotions. An angry thought disappears with the wind, symbolizing lost moments and the struggle to reclaim them. |
Explore the poignant poem Mates by Iain C. Smith, dedicated to Jake and Patrick. Reflecting on the sudden loss of a young life, it intertwines themes of grief, camaraderie, and the fleeting nature of youth, as experienced through the lens of a soccer match metaphor. |
"Explore the evocative poem 'Pipedream' by Iain C. Smith. A vivid blend of memory and observation, it captures a moment of reflection amidst a storm, evoking nostalgia and introspection about family, past experiences, and the transformative journey of life. |
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Bittner
The Last Rose of Summer by Russell Bittner |
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There's Nothing Left but Cigarettes |
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A Letter to My Mother by Sergei Alexsandrovich Yesenin |
Art: Images by C. Mannheim, Classic Poetry by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"The Legend of the Horseshoe" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a thoughtful parable about humility and the value of small actions. Through the journey of Jesus and St. Peter, the poem reminds us that neglecting seemingly insignificant tasks can lead to greater burdens. Rich in symbolism and moral insight, Goethe’s work offers readers a timeless lesson about the power of attentiveness and the importance of appreciating even the smallest responsibilities. |
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The Malvinas-Falkland's War
"Lopez was born in the city beside the tawny river; Ward, on the outskirts of the city where Father Brown walked. He had studied Spanish in order to read Quijote.The other one professed a love for Conrad, who had been revealed to him in a classroom on Viamonte Street.")--Diana Ferraro View Link
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Two Writers Two writers, the Cuban José Marti (1853-1895) and the American Stephen Crane (1871 -1900) wrote about these wars. José Marti's role as a patriot would surpass his role as a poet, becoming the “Apostle" of the Independence and losing his life in a skirmish at the beginning of the Independence war ... View Link
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Shropshire Voices
“Juan Lopez and John Ward" by Jorge Luis Borges is a fine poem that sums up that period for me. It reminds me of Strange Meeting (about WW1 ) by Wilfred Owen, who lived in my home town, Shrewsbury in Shropshire and went to the same school my sons attended: --Bill West View Link
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Tepper, Ferraro, Dyer, Cogswell
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Poodles by Susan Tepper View Link
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The Spanish American War and The Cuban War for Independence by Diana Ferraro View Link
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Lately by Neil Dyer View Link
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Our Grandson Seeks the Snow and His Mother in Milwaukee by Tobi Cogswell View Link
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Augustine, Jones, Bond
Whitney Houston by Nonnie Augustine |
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The Hat by Karen Jones |
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My Fence Friend by Kim Bond |
Tuninetti and Mannone
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Interview from Quesada by Alejandra Tuninetti
En Conversación - Alessandra Tuninetti y Antonio Pino |
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Lament by John C. Mannone |
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Halloween Fare: Ferraro and Abraham
Yo soy ardiente, yo soy morena . . .Gustavo Adolfo por Bécquer (Translated by Diana Ferraro)
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The Feather PIllow by Horacio Quiroga (Translated by Diana Ferraro)
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Parasite by Ruth Abraham
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Hamilton-Caudill, Bittner and Sexton
Facing History, Facing the Future by Ginger Hamilton Caudill |
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A Letter to My Mother by Sergei Alexsandrovich Yesenin |
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Billy on a Sunday by Kay Sexton |
Archive 2008: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Yule
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Yule '08 |
Submission Themes for 2024, Main Menu: Magazine Subs
Voices against Silence
In a world where the shadows of gender abuse cast long and oppressive lines, the voices of the silenced often go unheard. "Voices Against Silence" seeks to bring these stories into the light, inviting writers to contribute their narratives, poems, essays, and artworks that delve into the multifaceted issue of gender abuse, with a particular focus on abuses against women. View Link
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Climate Change Through the Eye of the Beholder
In 2024, The Linnet's Wings delves into one of the most multifaceted issues of our time: climate change. But this is not just about the scientific discourse or the policy debates; it's about personal narratives, creative reflections, and diverse interpretations. ItFs about seeing this global challenge "through the eye of the beholder."
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Story: Linden and Olson
On walkabout from the cafe, tired of city lights, Ma, the shaman, catches a bus from the downtown station to the end of the line. Here, Ma runs with emus through the red desert dust and eats bush cucumbers in full fruit.
After absorbing electricity from lightning, she flies with the magpies to places of desire, waterholes of power, canyons where cave dwellers recorded their first Dreamings. She descends to a land inhabited by tiny rock sprites who bow to the shaman's journey and beg to honor her wish. For inspiration, Ma requests the creation of a sand painting. |
The sun was just rising in West Central Minnesota, brazing the horizon a magenta color as upkicked dust lilted behind a Chevrolet truck that rumbled down the long gravel driveway. The truck pulled onto a paved county road that reached out for miles on an even plain. The only signs of civilization outside of Jay’s passenger side window were the railroad tracks running parallel to the road and the high-voltage power lines off in the distance--giants standing above the wheat and corn and beets. Tyler, Jay’s cousin and a year his junior, flipped on the radio. |
Contemporary and Classic Poetry: Clancy and Goldsmith
Clancy creates a strong sense of atmosphere and character in this powerful statement about the courage required to speak or write truthfully and the often difficult reception such truth may receive. |
Clancy's "The UFO Over Portland," engages with themes of perception, reality, and the thin line between the ordinary and the extraordinary. |
Explore Oliver Goldsmith's classic song from 'She Stoops to Conquer,' a humorous take on 18th-century society's views on education, religion, and merriment. |
Each of these pieces showcases Goldsmith's ability to blend social commentary with poetic elegance, often weaving in a moral or philosophical lesson. |
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Poets: Augustine and Heavisides
"Reverance" by Nonnie Augustine is a vivid and evocative piece of writing, rich in imagery and sensory detail. Augustine's language is both lyrical and gritty, painting a vivid picture of the scene and characters.
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Here in Augustines' "Hogheads and Tricks" a person grapples with the passage of time, lost creativity, and a desire to escape or confront the mundane realities of life, possibly looking for new experiences or inspirations to reignite their lost spark. View Link
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Heavisides' work, as exemplified in this piece, showcases a talent for blending the profound with the practical, infusing traditional narratives with modern sensibilities and concerns. View Link
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Hamilton, Joslin, Ferraro, Zambrano (Short Translation)
Explore the forbidden summer ritual of Ginny and Dean in 'Moon Goddess' by Ginger Hamilton. Amidst fireflies and bats, they confront their growing feelings and the harsh realities of youth, weaving a tale of love, rebellion, and myth under the spell of the night sky. |
Oonah V Joslin explores her connection to Seamus Heaney's legacy, delving into cultural, linguistic, and personal parallels. Reflecting on 'Beowul' and Irish identity, she uncovers shared roots and the impact of Heaney's work on understanding her heritage and language. |
Explore the tragic tale of Cecilia, a young woman confined in an asylum, in 'AIR' by Emilia Pardo Bazan. This poignant story, translated by Diana Ferraro, delves into the depths of love-induced madness and the poignant struggle between reality and delusion. Witness Cecilia's journey as she clings to the belief of being 'air,' a metaphor for her unrequited love and ultimate escape. A profound commentary on the human psyche and the power of love. |
Explore the ethereal realm of dreams in 'Geografia de la Aurora' by M. Zambrano. Delve into the vivid imagery of emerald caves and nameless colors, where the dreamer's touch lingers and reality blurs with memory. Experience a serene, effortless existence, free from longing and fear, akin to a deer resting peacefully in nature. |
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Pisello, Cihlar, Mahagin
Oak and Maple by Janice Pisello
I still see it. The deterioration of this old house. She has masked it with navy paint and new shutters, but it is drowning. Sinking into itself. There are snakes and raccoons in the walls, clawing at night like twigs over siding. Exterminators have been called. Redialed. |
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A Brief Encounter by Lisa Cihlar
The wolf at my door asks to use the telephone. Seems the radio collar around his neck won’t tune in to his favorite Jazz and Blues station any more. |
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Dennis Mahagin: ...Semi Embittered Lifetime AA Batter
n the dugout I listened to a hell/of a lot of Muddy Waters.
There was this one/old blue oil drum/where bushers spit their/bubble gum and tobacco/chew, gave off a cologne/like pot/roast prepared/mostly to fool you. |
Fiction: Sheehan, Houtman, Lowe
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The Old Man in the Garden of Long Shadows
by Tom Sheehan |
An Empty Chair by Sally Houtman |
The Girl From Ipanema by Linda Lowe |
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Sheehan, Brown/Collins, Mahony. Cihlar
A Toast to Skink by Tom Sheehan |
In Conversation: Ramon Collins and Randall Brown |
In Break Formations by Donal Mahoney |
So We Decided to Keep by Lisa Cihlar |
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Wandering Stars:: Walters, Tomlin Jr,. Norton
Ann Walters |
Wendell Tomlin, Jr |
Ann Walters |
Nancy Norton |
Exiting the Tesco Express: Hatfield, (Classic, Fitzgerald) Nero and Johnson
The Jaguar XF |
Head and Shoulders |
The Naked Line |
Putting the Real in the Virtual |
Fiction: Cadwallader, West and Art Gallery
Thunderhead
He loaded her clothes into the washer, those he could find. They were scattered everywhere, in the bottom of closets, balled up under the bed, tossed on the basement floor and yellowed with cat piss. He'd wash and fold them , put them in boxes |
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Treasures at my Feet
The door bell chimed. I opened the door. Flat-iron air swirled in. A boy with blond hair, his chin flecked with stubble. He held out a green coconut pierced with a plastic straw. I took the straw in my mouth and sucked up sweet coconut water. It felt good |
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Poetry: Clarke, Johnson, Locke
A Workhorse Of A Different Colour |
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Berenika |
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Yang Chu's Poem 86 |
Shields, Joy-Taylor Managan, Joslin
"Community Property" by Marie Shield presents a riveting tale that navigates through the complexities of domestic turmoil, social facades, and personal liberation against a backdrop of a seemingly idyllic suburban life. The story adeptly portrays the dichotomy between the public and private personas of individuals within a marital relationship, revealing the often hidden turmoil that can exist beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life. |
"Daffodils in a Blue Vase" by Beverly Joy Taylor is a vivid and emotionally charged narrative that explores themes of domestic abuse, the complexities of love and dependency, and the subtle ways in which individuals cope with trauma. It's a poignant piece that balances the harsh realities of Renata's life with moments of beauty and reflection, |
"The Boy" by Yvette Managan is a rich narrative that touches on themes of childhood innocence, the dynamics of family life, and the exploration of imagination and freedom. Through the lens of MickeyFs experiences, the story captures the essence of growing up, the tension between responsibility and the desire for adventure, and the unconditional love that families often navigate. |
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"Champ" by Oonah Joslin is a vivid and loving homage to a traditional Irish dish that goes beyond mere food to touch upon themes of family, economy, and cultural identity. Through the detailed and sensory-rich narrative, Joslin not only describes the meticulous process of preparing champ but also imbues it with a sense of heritage and familial love. |
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Dog Days of Christmas by Marie Shields |
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Click through for our Yule Photography and Art 2008 |
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Writes: Bittner, ZoBell, Creith
Russell Bittner's "Aubade to Marit Haahr" is a deeply evocative and complex poem that engages with themes of love, desire, nature, and cosmic imagery to explore the nuances of human emotion and connection. |
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ZoBell carefully balances the external observations of family interactions with the internal reflections of her characters, creating a multi-layered story that resonates with themes of acceptance, the search for belonging, and the enduring bonds of family regardless of differences. |
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This story not only entertains but also invites reflection on the ways in which folklore and mythology inform our understanding of the world and ourselves. It is a reminder of the magic that exists at the edges of reality, waiting to be discovered by those who are open to the wonders of the world. |
Strait, Carey, Beaumont, Heavisides, Mascarino
Quislings by Lauran Strait |
Between Breaths by Donia Carey |
The New Man by Digby Beaumont |
I Am Being Everybody They Cried: Peter Barnes by Martin Heavisides |
A Los Angeles Friend by Pierrino Mascarino |
Grace Murray, JIm Murdock, Paul Murray, Mark Dalligan, Mila Chutz Gernon
Flotation Tank |
Reading into Things |
There Used To Be A River Here |
The Station |
Waters Rising |
One Too Many Mornings by Kyle Hemmings |
Barbary Dove by Sergio Ortiz |
The Music Box by Stan Long |
Wild Strawberries by Lisa Cihlar |
Stewart by Kristi Stokes |
Millefiori
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Ticks
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Editing My Ex Lover's Digital Face in Photoshop
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Another Taste
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Poetry: Scully, Thomas, Jacobson
Colm Scully's work often delves into themes of memory, place, and the human experience, and "A Poem Remembered" is a beautiful representation of these themes. |
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The Goatherd’s Fingers" is a masterful piece that uses detailed and evocative imagery to depict the life of a goatherd in a way that is both realistic and poetic. |
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Ocean's Alive is a perfect blend of nature's might and delicate balance, the poetry encapsulates the essence of the image in rich, immersive colors. |
Barry, Nero, Reese
Bird Watching |
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The Abyss of Human Illusion |
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Nuts: Cihlar, Ray, Berg and Claffey
Rest Stop
He is the gravedigger, up at dawnlight, whetstone sharpened spade in hand, ready to burrow meter by yard. |
Plucked and Scrambled
The morning after, he’s knocking my bird-nest head against the headboard before I can scrape the egg-whites from my eyelids. |
Bill on the Hill
Wrapped in winter wool, the neighborhood kids seemed strangers. They hauled sleds up the sparkling hill and glided down. |
Bed-Making
I had a twin once, a firehaired sister who knew my thoughts before they formed on my lips as crude expressions of desire. |
Archive 2009: Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring '09 |
Summer '09 |
Fall '09 |
Yule '09 |
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Poetry: Maclin, Fitzpatrick, Orel
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Stargazer by Stephanie Maclin |
Damsel by Stephanie Maclin |
A Man who Drank by Marie Fitzpatrick |
Postcard from Paris by Brigita Orel |
Poetry by Tyler Bigney
The poem beautifully conveys the idea of finding contentment in being disconnected from the world and oneself, even if just for a moment. |
"Iran" by Tyler Bigney captures a moment of introspection and apprehension, inviting the reader to contemplate themes of fear, longing, and the desire for escape amidst a backdrop of uncertainty and danger. |
"Without Us" captures a snapshot of human connection amidst the passage of time and the distractions of daily life. It highlights the beauty and significance of shared moments, however fleeting they may be. |
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Boys of the Playground by Cyndi Gacosta |
Texting by Anita S. Pulier |
Nevertheless by Davide Trame |
The Corporate Current by Gloria Manuilova |
2009 Art and Photo Galleries
Summer 2009 Photo and Art Archive |
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Fall 2009 Photo and Art Archive |
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Spring 2009 Photo Archive |
Heaton and Gallagher
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Bring Me My Sheaves by Kevin Heaton |
Country Doctor by Kevin Heaton |
Take Off by Michael Gallagher |
Warbler by Michael Gallagher |
Classic: Irving and Rackham
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Little Britain by Washing Irving |
Classic Rackham |
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Classic: The Swan Song by Anton Chekov |
Gallery Archive
Images: Russell Bittner
Carol Mannheim
Mari Fitzpatrick |
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Webzines 2011
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Summer 2011 |
Autumn 2011 |
Winter 2011 |
Archives 2010
Fall 2010 |
Spring 2010 |
Summer 2010 |
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Winter 2010 |
Kempe and Dodd
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Yolks by Lucinda Kempe |
Helena's Medicine by Steve Dodd |
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Wielhouwer, Lantry, Irving, Joy
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I Sleep Alone
by Yvette Wielhouwer |
Review of "The Structure of Desire"
by W. F. Lantry |
Little Britain
by Washington Irving |
Freestyle by
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Fiction: Sheehan, Houtman, Lowe
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The Old Man in the Garden of Long Shadows
by Tom Sheehan |
An Empty Chair by Sally Houtman |
The Girl From Ipanema by Linda Lowe |
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Lizzie Siddal by Bill West |
Ken Russell - Dante's Inferno by Martin Heavisides |
The Picture of his Mother by Deirdre McClay |
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Poets: Augustine, Manahan, Heaton
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Lavender, a Liberal by Nonnie Augustine |
The Gathering by Yvette Wielhouwer Managan |
Gullah by Kevin Heaton |
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Lantry and Claffey
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Ocotillo Wells by W.F. Lantry, Here every seed and stem falls on the bare/infertile stone, yet walking cactus shoots/rise tall as men, until root frameworks fail,/but where they fall, rent branches send out growth
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Rare Glimpse by James Claffey/The Old Man travels home on the ferry from Stranraer, catching the night train in Belfast and arriving in time for breakfast. Mam is grilling Denny sausages and Galtee rashers ...
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Equus & Anima by Peter Taylor |
The Task by Maureen Wilkinson |
Crossing the Pond by Charlie Britten |
Magic Mirror by Nathan E. Tavaras |
Snowman by Heidi Heimler |
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Slemish, Ballymeana and Beyond
Slemish Mountain dominates the landscape around Ballymena and whenever I see it I know I’m home. Seen from the town, it has the shape of a nurturing breast. And in a way it did give birth to the Antrim Plateau and therefore the town itself. It is an extinct volcano plug -- Oonah Joslin View Link
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A Fresh Start by Marion Clarke
A hanging gannet eyes-up breakfast,/sunshine strains in a bruised blue sky./Dirty waves stumble, nudging each other/in an empty game of rough and tumble. View Link
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The Things in Life in the Death of a Man --Are we starting to emerge from the Middle Ages? it is a long step. Certain aspects and places have changed a lot, in others almost nothing. Distances sometimes are huge and our city-man has his routes in a faraway village; he returns periodically, revisits old childhood memories. --Tuninetti View Link
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Lough Reflections by Marion Clarke
The wind runs in ripples along Carlingford Lough, a shadow cast by a flock of invisible birds. On the shore, strands of kelp wave and flip in the briny breeze, like the fat brown eels of my rock pool childhood.
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Illustrations by D Capobianco -- Story by Heavisides, Sexton, Nero and Zelnick
A Box of Books Balling |
Beatrices Behemoth is Bothersome and Backbreaking |
Falling Man |
Filburt Gets his Formula Half Right |
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"Paid to Dance" captures the complex emotions and experiences of a young artist navigating the precarious balance between passion and practicality, dreams and reality, in the bustling metropolis of New York City. |
"The Cleaner" captures the complexity of human emotions and the universal desire for validation and fulfillment, even in the most mundane of tasks. |
It's a touching portrayal of the complexities of relationships and the beauty found in moments of vulnerability. |
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"Meditation on the View from the Bell Tower, DUMC" by Anne Britting Oleson is a beautifully contemplative poem that paints a vivid picture of the landscape as seen from a specific vantage point, possibly a church's bell tower. The poem invites readers into a serene, almost ethereal experience of observing the natural world. |
"Uncle Joe" by Stan Long is a poignant reflection on the connections between family, nature, and the sense of freedom and identity that transcends generations. Through the simple yet evocative setting of Joe's dovecote, the poem weaves a narrative of heritage, understanding, and the unspoken bonds that define our relationships. |
"At Gardermoen" by John Saunders is a vivid exploration of cultural convergence and the complexities of identity in a globalized world. Through the lens of an airport sushi counter in Norway, the poem navigates the juxtaposition of Scandinavian and Japanese cultures, blending the elements of both in a setting that is at once familiar and foreign. |
John Saunders' poem "Descent" paints a vivid scene of reflection and introspection juxtaposed against the backdrop of a flight over the North Sea. The narrator, in a moment of vulnerability, finds themselves "Drunk at thirty five thousand feet" not just in the literal sense of altitude and alcohol consumption but perhaps also metaphorically, as they navigate through the layers of their thoughts and emotions.
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The Builders" by John Saunders is a beautifully poignant poem that metaphorically uses the process of building and construction to explore the evolution of a relationship. This piece illustrates the journey from the initial infatuation, marked by tenderness and intimacy, towards a phase where the relationship becomes more stable and secure, albeit at the risk of losing its initial spark and passion. |
Poetry: Joslin, Blossom, LShok
Oonah V. Joslin's tankas offer our readers a poetic glimpses into love, nature, and life's fleeting moments. Each verse weaves emotions and memories, revealing the beauty in the mundane and the eternal dance of change. Dive into a world where words paint lasting impressions on the heart and mind.
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"Very Warm for March" beautifully intertwines the awakening of the natural world with the awakening of human desires and connections. Blossom's use of imagery and intimate details creates a piece that resonates with the joy of early spring and the timeless nature of love. View Link
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The poem invites readers to reflect on the nature of sibling relationships, the process of mourning, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality. Through its exploration of these themes, "Red Rewind" speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition.
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Dark Snow by Linda Shok is a narrative that seems to revel in contrasts: the tangible with the abstract, the domestic with the natural, and the intimate with the expansive. The prose is rich with metaphor and imagery, suggesting a deep undercurrent of emotion and longing beneath the surface of everyday actions. View Link
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Unexpected Faith by Ivy Page |
Funeral by Ivy Page |
Pine Siskin by Beate Sigriddaughter |
You go Home Again by Ian C. Smith |
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Washing Spinach by Emily Green |
Christmas is Navidad by Diana Ferraro |
"The Woman, The Writer" by Carmen Tudor |
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I Agree With William Blake by Nonnie Augustine
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I Agree with William Blake by Nonnie Augustine |
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The Bellwether
by Oscar Windsor Smith |
The Boy with the Golden Ring
by Tom Sheehan |
Dune Grass
by Rose Ostrum |
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Poets: Eccles, Murray. Long, Dallingan
Flask Against the Stone
on this scarlet night
the mountain aflame
forest life screams in the air
terrified creatures
bolting everywhere
my heart bums
with their fear a shard of
glass reflected the sun rays
created this firestorm day
why is the drunkard
not here to behold
the flare of his flask
thrown against stone
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Won't You Please Stand Up
Won't you please look up
to where that young girl
looks down hoping you'll
overlook weathered shoes?
You'll cross through the crowd,
through the breakers of dancers
to say she's the one that
you choose.
Won't you please stand up
and shake the shivered nerve
endings, into magnetic sounds
that young love understands?
She will know each new step.
She will sense your arrival.
She will reach out and lend you
her hand.
Won't you please step out,
through your young fellow dancers?
Lay her head to your shoulder,
hands gently in line.
You don't touch the floor
by means that escape you
as you'11 move in three
quarter time.
Won't you please stand up
and grant me my pardon,
as I leave you young men
so awkward you see?
My best hope's to hope
on your east-rising of manhood
that you'll be better dancers
than me.
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All our Years
She leaves softly
the bed she makes for me,
sets the house in order before I wake.
On the table
places my meal without fuss,
tendering to me
as a good wife will.
Our needs met in order
as they rise,
she to mine and I to hers.
Those kindnesses
and all our years crush
to one moment
when her life goes out,
stops on the page.
In memoriam, sheets lie
crumpled
the table is not set
and flowers go dry
in the vase.
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Island by Mark Dallingan
No breaking news
sky, sea and rock,
my islands meteorology.
No highway noise
but tidal ebb and flow,
for soft white sound.
No crowded streets
but rock pools brimming
with mussel, crab and shrimp.
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Poetry: Sheehan, Needham, Lothrigel
"Derryside Confessional" by Tom Sheehan is a rich and evocative poem that paints a vivid picture of the complexities of youth, war, and desire. |
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"Broken Dream" is a beautifully crafted piece, weaving together elements of nature, history, and human experience, creating a tapestry of imagery that is both poignant and enchanting." |
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"Butterfly Caught" is a thoughtful meditation on the themes of life, death, and the natural world, capturing the beauty and sorrow inherent in these cycles. |
Classic Story: Stein, Conrad