Poetry
The World We Leave Them
My son is almost twelve, And he can pick up a textbook To plot his course and destiny. For a model, he had Malala Yousafzai, Who taught him ...Aging Adventures
Change is inevitable. One day, I’m bubbly and carefree, The next, I’m calm and calculated. Did I lose my vibes from aging? Are the ...A Thousand Shades of Love
What comes to mind when you hear “love”? A romantic walk on the beach with someone who makes your heart race and your dreams take flight? ...Daggy Shog
A shaggy dogSo full of furIs bound to causeA massive stirAs they trotWithin the ringWith a shaggyMop-like swingTaunting allThe other dogsWho got featuredOn the ...“Water, Water”
Her father’s attention part of love’s spell, A small girl pulsed with inspiration’s burst. “Listen, Dad, I’ve got a story to tell!” And began ...What I Never Said
Each morning that I wake up, I’m reminded of how cruel my reality has become because you are no longer in it. My dreams ...Red Rockets
Oh, say, can you see how the red rockets rage? Spilling across the sky like ink on the page. Do you see, if you ...A Fistful of Sand
There, above the edge,I see a frayed ribbon of cloudhiding your fading twilight eye. Fortunately, it’s not dark yet,and I can still feelyour deflated ...Happy Birthday, Friend
You’ve aged a year, friend.May today bring happiness,To you and your home. Editor: Erynn CrittendenWhen the Day Is Over
And when the day is over and everything is said and done… Have I accomplished everything? Have I won? Go to work for a ...










