Cat and Mouse by Ted Hughes
On the sheep-cropped summit, under hot sun,The mouse crouched, staring out the chanceIt dared not take. …
Be Thankful by Unknown
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.If you did, what would there be to look forward to?Be thankful when you don't know something,for it gives you the…
Monday by Annie McLaughin
Monday was terrible.Horrific.I spent the day sulking on my lonesome and went home ready to erupt.I could feel the slight tingle of tears threatening their way through my eyelidsReady to…
Sandwiches
Yesterday,I went to the deliand ordered a grilled cheese on a roll.The rest of that day was delicious.Warm melted Swiss cheese. Today,I went to the deliand ordered a chicken cutlet…
Against Dying by Kaveh Akbar
if the body is just a parable about the body if breath is a leash to hold the mind then staying alive should be easier than it is most sick…
And Then There Were None
Ten Little Sailor Boys went out to dine,One choked his little self, and then there were nine.Nine Little Sailor Boys sat up very late,One overslept himself, and then there were…
Coloured Rainbows
Rainbows Dare to dream of coloured rainbows and fine “castles in the air” – and a Sun that shines so brightly making cloudy days seem rare! When you aim to…
A CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP
Poems of Encouragement by Roslyn (Ros) Mansell A circle of friendship… is bound together, by sharing good moments and Life’s stormy weather: And should you feel lonely… you needn’t pretend;…
Friday The 13th; Nadia DeLevea
June 2014 All throughout History,It's always been a mystery.The most unlucky of days,On this day we change our ways.Careful what we do,Careful when we tie our shoe.Stay in and lock…
November for Beginners
Red, White but rarely blue by Rita Dove Snow would be the easyway out—that softeningsky like a sigh of reliefat finally being allowedto yield. No dice.We stack twigs for burningin…