Monthly Archives: June 2010

Ten Minutes of Shame by Gally Lines

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lestismitethee

Lest I Smite Thee blog – Gally’s punk poem about a corporate slave life hooked in marketing lies and product binges ending in ten minutes of shame. Continue reading →

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Heavy Breather

Posted on June 28, 2010 by The Emotional Orphan

Always coming up for air. Not graceful like a porpoise or pilot whale. Gasping, clamoring, clawing to the surface. Further away each time under, and Growing thicker, towards becoming impenetrable; A five layer crust of satin, wood, dirt, grass, and … Continue reading →

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An Undead Prose Poem

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Jodi MacArthur

You put a buttercup to my chin and ask me if I like butter. I laugh and you ask me to marry you. I can’t. I tell you right then about the handsome man out in the woods that day, … Continue reading →

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Fear or Faith

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Andrew

Fear or Faith The house slumbers Silent but for my wife’s peaceful breathing I should be with her Safely enveloped in sleep’s warm embrace But sleep eludes me The Muse whispers Sets my heart racing Stoking the embers of a … Continue reading →

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Color Of The Earth

Posted on June 26, 2010 by franny124

Color of The Earth–Frances Ayers Beautiful color of the Earth,that I do love. You strike my senses and fill my soul with glee. Your vibrant hues fill the lovely sky above, And bring out the autumn color of the trees. … Continue reading →

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Almost A Father

Posted on June 26, 2010 by franny124

Almost  a Father-By Frances Ayers No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins. Yet I call you father,in many many ways. If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way. When difficult times assault,I … Continue reading →

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Not Me – by Cynthia Mayhew

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Tim Keeton

Speaking of things that are obsolete…

Do your big broad shoulders hold up the sky?

I’d like to put my foot on your face
and explain to you, in great detail Continue reading →

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Forecast

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Heather Grace Stewart

I could feel it coming— anticipated the thunder, crisp white linen sheets across the sky, and the outburst— that instant release from raging heat with stirring after scents: sweet wet rose petals, satiated lawns, damp hair, warm skin, and hope … Continue reading →

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One Hand

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Heather Grace Stewart

One Hand Shackles are broken. Walls have fallen. Doors have opened; It took one hand. One black hand reached out to other hands of every age and colour; held them in his own. One frigid winter day, hope hanging in … Continue reading →

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As Old As The Sea

Posted on June 24, 2010 by franny124

As Old As The Sea Deep and mysterious With an endless roar Lies the ancient sea With its’ mystical lore Eternal,boundless,Sea What creatures you hold You harbor such secrets Rich stories you’ve told Both complex and moody In storm or … Continue reading →

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