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The Promise of Another Dawn – Jack A. Underhill

“Until I can no longer see, But continue to believe In the sun’s promise to return: And it will this morning. And  tomorrow. And the day after tomorrow, Building the spiral called eternity Out of each sun, the dance of … Continue reading

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And We are all Invited – Joan Dobbie

 The Raucous King is not afraid  He’s planning a Pandemic Ball, a gathering  of all, to bow before her golden braid  The Raucous King is not afraid  of his eager, pallid daughter, the maiden  known as Breathless Death– Himself flattering– … Continue reading

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The Solution to the Economic Problem – Marion Cohen

Everybody just stop charging for things. Everybody, yes, give things away for free.   I got C in Economics. I’m sure there’s something I’m missing. It can’t be that simple. E.g., I don’t believe money is the root of all … Continue reading

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Spoons or Rakes – Hiram Larew

What we need now is glow… The sort of night that embers make The sound in nests or apples’ shapes A glow that gives more than it takes The kind of spoons or rakes or that neighbors love Those hailing … Continue reading

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Alone in Good Company (a sijo after Li Bai) – Eric Baker

Where shall I look, in seeking good company? Who will share my wine?Alas, I raise my gourd up to heaven- The moon, my partner.She shares my lonely cot; her rays the soft touch, one which I’ve forgot.  © Eric Baker … Continue reading

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worlds apart – Nicholas Nardi

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – Pennsylvania Ave “worlds apart” © nicholas nardi 2020 Artist Statement: Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – Pennsylvania Ave I have become much more aware since moving to the This image stuck with … Continue reading

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Just. Like. That. – Mike McDermott

  Look out the window… spring is here in all Her glory:   flowers, green plants, blue skies, wispy white clouds scattered about—almost cliché,   almost normal, except for the emptiness.   Vacant streets, silent playgrounds, shuttered stores.  Empty.  Folks … Continue reading

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Measured Flow – Sally Zakariya

Scientists reveal the physics of Jackson Pollack’s painting technique – Brown University, 10/30/19 Drizzling honey on my breakfast toast I watch it pool in spiral like a snake. Coiling instability scientists call it.   So, what did Jackson Pollack know … Continue reading

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Alice Mergler

ACT I  Scene I: An open Place. Thunder and Lightning. Enter three witches. 1 Witch. When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?   2 Witch. When next the Corona Experts speak We’ll pretend to be … Continue reading

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Corona, Then and Now – Judy McCombs

The pandemic Corona virus originated in China, spread globally. In early 2020, when it reached our unprepared country, Corona spread unchecked into all our fifty states. La Corona in the 90’s was A trademarked long cigar. Of course it planted … Continue reading

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