The Lottery
Written by Trina Mioner GRACIOUS was her name, she stood tall like the statue of liberty. With her hand out, bidding bring me your broken and downtrodden. They never had…
The Heirloom
Written by Tara Clark A small little box So tiny and sweet Wrapped in a bow So perfect and neat What’s in the box What can it be The way…
The Box
Written by Trina Mioner Confident, Articulate, Caring Studious, Giving, Daring The six sides The box Hurt, Insecurity, Fears Anger, Confusion, Tears The contents all tucked away The complexity of heart…
Who Are You?
By Lynnette Hager Bohman Who am I? Who are you? I asked you first! You are me aren’t you? I don’t know. We look the same. But I am real!…
Dandelion Kisses
Written by: Lynnette Bohmann Dad says they are weeds. Mom says they are seeds. I believe they are magic puff balls I can make a wish upon. Sometimes I run…
Monsters
Submitted by Molly Nessler I am haunted by monsters not the kind that live under beds, or stalk in the night I lie awake with monsters in my head. Monsters…
Army Strong
Submitted by: Trina Mioner “Join the Army and see the World” Army strong, more than a slogan, a secure grip, an extended hand, I’d be someone, other than… I would…
Battlefield Cross
Submitted by Ron Nash LZ LaiKhe Huey’s touchdown, warriors return from the fight Glowing golden rays fade beyond mountains, shadow-dance to black like hearts of those who wait. Attention! Somber…
The Quail Hunt
By Trina Mioner A new place, away from family and friends Feelings of isolation, loneliness and the blues Shoot pool to socialize that’s what we do A woman in the…
Lost Child
Submitted by Ron Nash In wee hours when darkness cloaks his room the ghosts come haunting. Flickering candlelight dancing shadows on walls, horrorstricken from it all. Enshrouded memories, confounded moments…