I.
it is in distance i come
very close to her,
the guilt more real
and unforgiving –
a moment quivering
with so much nearness.
her breath hot on my face,
scent caressing my lips,
the magic of the reach
between us haunts this hour
when sins are too holy
for their meanings,
too pure for the dark.
she is a miracle, a vocabulary
born of the wind.
II.
it’s already night,
the [...]
Edwin M. Cordevilla is a poet based in the Philippines. He is the author of poetry book Phoenix and Other Poems, published in the year 2000. His second book of poems entitled, The Occasions of Air, Fire, Water will be launched in Manila in December, 2008.
He welcomes me again.
I tell him where I’ve been;
he has been nowhere else.
And I rest my head and wait in
darkness as he talks of pineapple.
He recounts Hawaii and every
car he ever owned. Veterans
linger with memories random
as bingo. He asks if I have ever
been in a jet. He asks me if my
hands are still cold. I feed [...]
I have recently retired from teaching Special Education in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. Burn out is such a tenet of that field. It hit me like a forest fire! My degrees are from Florida State and Eastern Kentucky University. Here and in Memphis, I have written a truckload of poetry and short fiction. My work has been published in Appalachian Heritage, Now and Then, Grab-a-Nickel, Old Hickory Review, Pegasus and others. I am very excited that Envoi, out of Wales, has accepted my poetry for the issue due out in Feb. 2009. My short story collection, ALL ROADS LEAD TO HAZARD, was recently rele . . .
From the upcoming book, “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting” by L. Diane Wolfe
Life is all about overcoming.
Living to the fullest requires determination. We must possess purpose and drive. We need set goals and a positive attitude. Fear must be conquered. Leadership traits and people skills are vital. To live a [...]
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Often in the evening
Her silhouette appeared
In the two corner windows.
From across the thoroughfare
Passionate strains of Debussy or
Rachmaninoff filtered down into
The street as the clarion of her ritual.
Bathed in the light of many candles;
She moved sylphlike, concupiscent
Brushstrokes exposing the soul of
Unrequited passions
At times I surrendered to her
Beguiling in an effort to wash
Away the emotional fetor [...]
Richard Lloyd Cederberg is an award winning poet; nominated in 2007 for the Pushcart Prize. Richard is also a novelist, photographer, and digital artist. His art, prose, essay's, and poetic work have been published in numerous anthologies, e-zines, and compendiums; including Public Literature, Taborri Press, Poetry Life and Times, India's Taj Majal Review, and the Mississippi Crow Magazine. Richard is the creator of the popular 'Monumental Journey' series. His literary work received CST's 2006 Best New Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction literary award. Richard's novels have been likened to . . .
Posted by P. Vijay Kumar
When dawn arrives singing
to wake me up,
I lie waiting for the
vigour and warmth of noon.
Later, when the afternoon sea breeze
dance around in a flurry,
When the sand and mind burn
in summertime fury,
I sit silent and alone in my hut,
waiting for the dusk to appear.
Time flies in a chariot,
and in a hurry.
The dawn, [...]
Born in India, in its southern State of Kerala, loves traveling, reading and writing. Holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Science. Writes in English and his native language, Malayalam. Poems have appeared in journals and is working presently on a collection of poems. Is of Hindu heritage, has been married for 20 years and has two children. Besides poetry, has written short stories too. Has published a book of poems in native language. Favorite authors include: Neruda, Nikos Kazantsakis, Rilke, Lorca, Paulo Coelho, Tagore, Dan Pagis.
Dreams
remain stagnate
as inertia clings to the core,
permitting fear to immobilize,
resulting in life without prospect –
save the spirit breaks free to capture the
opportunity. There are no chances in life –
unless taken.
Dawn Wilson was born in Connecticut, but now resides in Milan Italy with her two daughters, where she teaches English as a foreign language.
She has written several short stories and poems which have been published online and in print. She enjoys utilizing the power of brevity in her writing.
Her first novel, Autumn Leaves, made it's debut in October of last year and she is currently working on her second novel, due out some time later this year.
My extended family assembled in Pensacola. We came from near and far to celebrate birthdays of great significance. My Dad just turned 80; my stepmother 75. Plans were made to get up around four in the morning on that Saturday. We looked like a bunch of zombies when we came aboard the Lively One II. [...]
I have recently retired from teaching Special Education in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. Burn out is such a tenet of that field. It hit me like a forest fire! My degrees are from Florida State and Eastern Kentucky University. Here and in Memphis, I have written a truckload of poetry and short fiction. My work has been published in Appalachian Heritage, Now and Then, Grab-a-Nickel, Old Hickory Review, Pegasus and others. I am very excited that Envoi, out of Wales, has accepted my poetry for the issue due out in Feb. 2009. My short story collection, ALL ROADS LEAD TO HAZARD, was recently rele . . .
According to the dictionary: from the Latin cor: heart; firmness of spirit, energy before danger; intrepidness; cheerfulness; bravery; perseverance.
For Jesus Christ: You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its savor, what shall it be salted with? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown away and [...]
"His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people. The Times"
Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytelling authors of our times. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 67 languages.
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Don’t think I was meddling because I
Saw more than the others. Everything about
You seemed transparent really, and each part
You thought was hidden appeared to me as
A book longing to be thumbed through-
What was I to do?
If you truly believed you were
Hiding your heart ~ you weren’t.
I didn’t purpose to see more than I had,
- Or [...]
Richard Lloyd Cederberg is an award winning poet; nominated in 2007 for the Pushcart Prize. Richard is also a novelist, photographer, and digital artist. His art, prose, essay's, and poetic work have been published in numerous anthologies, e-zines, and compendiums; including Public Literature, Taborri Press, Poetry Life and Times, India's Taj Majal Review, and the Mississippi Crow Magazine. Richard is the creator of the popular 'Monumental Journey' series. His literary work received CST's 2006 Best New Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction literary award. Richard's novels have been likened to . . .
Soft and sweet. A foot the size of my hand making an impression of itself on my lap. A red impression. Smile. A smile upon the child’s face, not that I could tell. Sticky fingers across my eyes, so I shut them and smile back.
Wake up.
‘Wake up.’
‘Yes I know.’ I say.
One room centred towards a [...]
Wyn Preston grew up in the Docklands area of London, England. His writing is often centred around relationships with family members. He has a Mother, Father, older sister and two younger brothers.
Wyn Preston's short story 'Check' will be published in the December 2008 issue of Apt Magazine.
