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COVID 19 Let’s hope we can put food on every table! — Mary Tavakoli
Title: COVID 19 Let’s hope we can put food on every table! From the first COVID patient in November 2019, to Italy’s mass deaths in February 2020, We said, don’t worry that couldn’t be our story! From cherry blossoms and … Continue reading
The Impeachment of Macbeth: A Poem by Edward Belfar
Here; s a link to a wonderful poem by Edward Belfar that was recently featured in HIGHSHELFPRESS.
In Memoriam: Grace J. Neyssen
The Housekeeper(fr. “Memories of Bedford-Stuyvessant”) He didn’t come one Thursday,Mr. Woods, my father’s bookkeeper.Meyer, the plumber, hadn’t seen himdown on the Bowery, on the blacklittered sidewalk, lying againsta brick building, a fifthof whiskey in his hand.Every third Thursday he came,tall, … Continue reading
And the winner is…
Paula Schulz has been chosen as the winner of this year’s 30 for 30 for her untitled poem, published on the 14th: Autumn trees let go their hands their hands! The beauty of a life is in how it gives … Continue reading
Poems by Cathy Hailey and Joy Mar
Cathy Hailey Anastasis The magnetic pull of a thousand reaching hands awaiting midnight candlelight—no match for the clutch of dusk’s cocoon, comforting yet constricting, a half-light. © 2019 Cathy Hailey Cathy Hailey is a teacher of English and Creative Writing … Continue reading
Poems by Hannah Tyree and Katherine Gotthardt
Hannah Tyree The universe is vast, and I am so small.Does this mean that I am nothing at all? © 2019 Hannah Tyree Hannah Tyree, born in Maryland, living in Florida Katherine Gotthardt This tree, sixty fists clenched, arthritic as an ancient finger,pointing … Continue reading
Poems by Michal Mahgerefteh and Robert Giron
Michal Mahgerefteh Father Pale glow of cigarettessmoldering in his solitude. © 2019 Michal Mahgerefteh Michal Mahgerefteh is a poet and artist from Israel, living in Virginia since 1986. She is the author of four poetry chapbooks and currently is working … Continue reading
Poems by Joan Kalyan and Nancy Newman
Joan Kalyan The Austere Joy of A Night Walk in Winter With the lamppost between you and the light,transfix yourself as countless lit rain drops stream down. © 2019 Joan Kalyan Joan Kalyan is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth … Continue reading
Poem by Joseph Cates
nuclear tourism postcard bombshell in bikini: nothing could’ve prepared usfor the magnetic pull of our own destruction © 2019 Joseph W Cates Joseph W. Cates teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University and resides in Richmond, Virginia. 30 for 30 is sponsored … Continue reading
Poems by Ingrid Bruck and Lyman Grant
Ingrid Bruck Parting Gift I hide my ocean poems all over the house but only a wrecking ball finds them © 2019 Ingrid Bruck Ingrid Bruck writes short form poetry, grows wildflowers and makes jam. Finding Stella Maris, her debut chapbook, … Continue reading
