‘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) ...
You make an excellent point. I have reminded myself to stop anthropomorphizing bears... I've watched the documentaries and know exactly…
This striking and admirably crafted sonnet is a beautiful conceit. I love the way the imagery of drafts, rewrites, and…
I really love extended metaphors like this. You’ve truly outdone yourself with this one, Jeffrey! It’s not only beautifully put…
Polar bears, Susan, as far as I can tell, are more likely to snort than to snigger.
Not only did you slip in an unusual helping of alliteration, Margaret ("murky mud" being only the most prominent) but…
