‘The Playland’: A Poem by Shamik Banerjee The Society July 3, 2025 Beauty, Poetry 16 Comments . The Playland Once in a playland caked with fresh-born mud, I saw a league of book-freed children smile collectively like petals of a bud in varied forms, yet similar all the while. Palms latched, they...
SCP Symposium In-Person in September in Naperville, Illinois The Society July 2, 2025 From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Symposium . Request for Expression of Interest SCP Poet Russel Winick has graciously agreed to host an in-person SCP Symposium at his large residence in Naperville, Illinois. The tentative dates are from the evening of...
‘Summer Family Cookout’: A Poem by Doug Stoiber The Society July 2, 2025 Beauty, Poetry 14 Comments . Summer Family Cookout Criss-cross, hamburger toss, _Flip that sizzlin’ patty! Pretty please, and top with cheese! _You’re the Great Grill Master, Daddy! Three-two-one, slide it on a bun! _With ketchup,...
‘Bayesian Hubris v. Mercy Seat 11A’: A Poem by James Sale The Society July 1, 2025 Beauty, Poetry 19 Comments . Bayesian Hubris v. Mercy Seat 11A “Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, who miraculously walked away from the Ahmedabad disaster, in which more than 240 people were killed” ---The Daily Telegraph on Air India...
‘Gorge’: A Poem on Fishing by Stephen M. Dickey The Society July 1, 2025 Poetry, Satire 10 Comments . Gorge Millennia before the Bass Pro tours, Sonar fish finders and electric reels, Some unsung pioneer dreamed baits and lures, Felt in his blood how landing lunkers feels. The knuckle dragger took a piece...