Roberta Swetlow is studying evolution

by | Mar 13, 2009 | Prose & Poetry

Evolution, with Anna i.Home is where the paths meet at the two trees waving their fingertips above the horizon;shelter, safety, warmth in my belly by sunset if I hurry fast, faster,OOMPH! I reach out –  grasp  a curiosity, a fresh fragrance gowned...

This is how Lani sees you

by | Mar 12, 2009 | Prose & Poetry

and this is how I see you…and this is how I see you from 2000 miles away….. with your back to my face and your heart closed…. 2000 miles away… no out stretched hands no welcoming hug… no smile…. no song…. but across the bed is...

Steph Leal is trying on some green slippers

by | Mar 11, 2009 | Prose & Poetry

Green Slippers We stayed up late at night talking about the Aurora Borealis. Then you mentioned a pair of green slippers you wanted but couldn’t afford to buy, and the next morning, like magic, they showed up in your closet.  You couldn’t stop smiling or wearing...

Kayode Isaac is looking at gold and a mirror

by | Mar 10, 2009 | Prose & Poetry

Gold and MirrorWhoever called one gold, the other mirrorMust be a she, yes, One who had sagacity and audacityTo have played a game with past nameI think she is a she, a feminist sheBut how bold is gold; how minor is mirror?Gold, from time, is a jewel. It is to...