‘Curiosity’ by David Jilk
. You ask me “why?”---the question seems to burn like you were made to seek out novelty, to stimulate your ...
Month: February 2021
‘Twitter’ and Other Poetry by Bruce Dale Wise
. Twitter by Esca Webuilder The bluebird of unhappiness, that twits all day and night, does not like to be ...
‘Maurras at the Parthenon (Acropolis, 1896)’ by Joseph S. Salemi
. Charles Maurras (1868-1952) was a highly influential French poet, essayist, and political journalist. He edited the rightist paper Action ...
‘The Good of You’ by Damian Robin
. How good of you to do your best __for our great population. So we'll do right by your request ...
‘The Senior Covid Blues’ by Lee Goldberg
. The Senior Covid Blues I have read many articles about the virus particles that swirl about and sneak into ...
‘Lahaina Mynahs’ and Other Light-Hearted Poetry by James A. Tweedie
. Lahaina Mynahs The droppings of a thousand Mynah birds (While nesting in a Maui banyan tree) Descended on my ...
A Haiku on ‘Blackwater River State Park’ and Other Poetry by K.M. Hayes
. Blackwater River State Park A warm summer day. The kayak floats quietly. The cicadas sing. . . Nightfall at ...
The Best Poems of 2020
The Best Poems of 2020: Winners of the 9th Annual International SCP Poetry Competition JudgesJoseph S. SalemiJames SaleEvan Mantyk Past ...
Winners of 2021 High School Poetry Competition Announced
The talent this year has been astounding. Thank you to every high school student who participated. You are the future ...
Winners of 2021 Poetry Translation Competition Announced
. Judges Margaret Coats Evan Mantyk . First Place ($100) Francesca Leader, Virginia "The Iroha Poem" by Kūkai (空海) (774–835) ...
Brian, there seems to be little left for me to say after the acute analysis and massive praise that your…
Thank you, Paul.
Great work, Brian! I particularly like the abbacddc form of the stanzas in "Sancho Panza’s Choice"-- it creates a real…
Jim, thank you so much for your comment, it means so much to me! I was really meaning a kind…
Brian, once again, a triumph! "Sancho Panza's Choice" makes him stand twice the height of other non-reactive, complacent men. He…
