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Ermine Winter, by Richard Hartwell

A new poem about the beauty of the season from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

Ermine Winter, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Sound, by Richard Hartwell

A new poem from one of our faithful contributors, about how sounds and what makes them can affect you. Poetry Editor

Sound, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Backyard, by Richard Hartwell

We're welcoming summer with this lovely poem from a regular contributor that celebrates the lovely outdoors. Poetry Editor

Backyard, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Sonblock, by Richard Hartwell

A new poem about crossings and assumptions, from one of our most regular contributors. Poetry Editor

Sonblock, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Mantra, by Richard Hartwell

Enjoy this cheerful little ditty about the importance of teachers. Poetry Editor

Mantra, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Crash, by John Hansen

A timely, poem by a new contributor, with a realistic, yet optimistic, take on the way of things. Poetry Editor (We suggest you take a look at our editorial comments at the end for a little surprise. Editors)

Crash, by John Hansen


 
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Van Gogh on the Mountaintop, by Lucie Winborne

Another poem from one of our newer contributors, taking a look at genius and creativity. Poetry Editor

Van Gogh on the Mountaintop, by Lucie Winborne

 
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Tattoo, by Lucie Winborne

A new poem from a new contributor about tattoos and questions and the power of true north. Poetry Editor

Tattoo, by Lucie Winborne

 
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Mother and Thee, by Stuart Leventhal

A cute poem about special little things from one of our newer contributors. Poetry Editor

Mother and Thee, by Stuart Leventhal

 
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Child Descending, by Richard Hartwell

A solemn meditation on life and the meaning of death by one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

Child Descending, by Richard Hartwell


At the front of the church sleeps a child,
Estranged from any sin,
Sepulchered in a tiny white coffin,
Unaware of the masses of mourners.

 
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Hall of My Life, by Richard Hartwell

Another reflective little ditty from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

The Hall of My Life, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Three's a Crowd, by Stuart Leventhal

A poem about life's choices by a new contributor. Poetry Editor

Three's a Crowd, by Stuart Leventhal

 
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ABC's of Grandparents, by Richard Hartwell

A clever and charming set of A-B-Cs for young and old alike from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

ABC's of Grandparents, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Grandma's Glasses, by Richard Hartwell

A charming poem from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

Grandma's Glasses, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Conscious Volition, by Richard Hartwell

A thoughtful, dreamy poem about nature, choice, and inevitability from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor 

Conscious Volition, by Richard Hartwell

Slow drips of water fall from moss-covered eaves,
Saturating earth resplendent with luxuriant growth.
New grasses struggle, shouldering aside older,
Taller, stronger, more robust, but less supple blades;
Give and take of young mirrored everywhere in nature.

 
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5 Haiku, by Richard Hartwell

Some frolicsom, nature-infused haiku from one of our regular contributors. Poetry Editor

5 Haiku, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Thoughts of War, by Richard Hartwell

A new poem from a regular contributor. We loved the imagery and think you will too. Poetry Editor

Thoughts of War, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Central Core, by Richard Hartwell

Enjoy this new poem from one of our many contributors who's a triple-threat -- writing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. We love that our contributors don't limit themselves to one thing, and hope you feel the same. Poetry Editor

Central Core, by Richard Hartwell

 
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Snapshot, by W.K. Everhart

A lovely new poem from one of our favorite contributors. Poetry Editor

Snapshot, by W.K. Everhart


 
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Tangerine Butterflies, by Richard Hartwell

A pretty poem from a new contributor about the little things to get our new year off to a sweet start. Poetry Editor

Tangerine Butterflies, by Richard Hartwell

Circuitous butterflies play in the back yard.
Overhead a passenger jet strives steadily on.
I prefer the aerial dance of the insects
To the schedule of the drones. Who doesn’t?

 

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