GARDEN PARTY Helen fell to her knees as if struck by a stone. Her harvest scene of scarecrows, cornstalks, and pumpkins was again in ruins. Had the fox returned? She ... Read more
In Justice Sally runs to playground. Sally swings on swing. A group of schoolyard bullies beats up Sally and steals her lunch money. Sally organizes a team of avenger-nerds, chases ... Read more
Savannah’s Solution Both moon and stars are dependable touchstones, glittering night sky jewels, delivering the sweet startle of childhood awe for Savannah, nascent astronomer, precocious three year old. One night, ... Read more
Flash Fiction October is here! Need I say more? Chance Meeting Elizabeth and Bob shared good years together until he reveled in his success as a plastic surgeon. Then he ... Read more
Differences Don’t divide the people, we insist… There is a way, to peacefully coexist. But still I see two sides concerning this. What is power up to will they tell? ... Read more
JOSHUA TREE REVISITED Ageless rocks stand like desert monuments, Trees with spiky arms reach toward the sky. Roads snake into endless wilderness Distant views bemuse the eye. Sandy trails slice ... Read more
Memorial Service for Helen Holt Sat, August 15, 11am – 2pm The National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 Mere Things Mere things don’t matter, or so ... Read more
From the editor: I have two posts to share with you that speak to the same topic: our legacy as Pen Women. One is an obituary for Helen Holt, whose ... Read more
Art of the Week Click on the image to see it larger. Poem of the Week Cuba Amalia, but we called her Molly The first and only Cuban I have ... Read more
Plant Me in Iowa No. 2 When only I say it’s time dear daughters, plant me in blue-bearded Iris where I shall wake to perfumed nights of fading petals that ... Read more