glimpses shared by our authors
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A great day to be alive it is, oh what a wonderful day. I was on a path of destruction. Self obliteration. and destined to be raped by the ever ... read more -
May 30th, 2011: Last night, as I was lying in bed - my eyes burning holes into the ceiling - right next to a teary mother and a snoring dog. ... read more -
Poets Who Publish and Poets Who Send Their Poems in Love Letters to Friends by monkglenn@gmail.com I read the poems of many poets, even some poet laureates I wonder that ... read more -
POEM 2001 0526 0629 We Think To Find Happiness Through Selfish Ways It is beyond us that someone could love us without reservation, Without needing anything from us. That's because ... read more -
Today I commited "worm murder". Every spring, I plant my tomatoes and I go out one morning to see that the dreaded "tomato worm" has eaten a good portion of ... read more -
Nell kept her possessions bundled together at the side of the couch. With her knees drawn up to her chest, she continued to fume quietly, biting her lip. Now what? ... read more -
"Cam, how do you like it?" The salty smell of the ocean wrapped around me as I pulled a hand through my matted hair. The humidity was already taking it's ... read more -
"What?" "Yep. I didn't find out until after she turned eighteen, so don't think I wouldn't have stopped her if I could have. I gave her hell, and she pitched ... read more -
It's not about me.... these words are on a note in my car, right beside my radio. I use these words to keep me grounded and aware of peoploe around ... read more -
Cinema should provide catharsis, whether through violent conflict resolution or comedic relief. The godfather tantalizes you with hints of bloodshed to come, finally coming to a head with the graphic ... read more