by MJS the sunlight came in through a measurable door that opened on water and danced at the shore the beams were but particles I caught in my gaze that turned and returned in the form of great waves it’s a certain uncertainty, a past made pluperfect for what had transpired led to different verdicts […]
by David Lewis Banging, clammering, frosted glass, muffled shouts Beside me white wraiths give comfort “We have the answer to World Peace” No way to share, then …. Nothing Black sausages with red faces swaying Rearing up to overwhelm Purple clad person floats stage left Disappears to the right… Silence Coloured orbs float around me, […]
by Elise LeQuire The cry of it can rend the night Or double pulse rates in a flash, Its orange sheen, its whirling light, The hearts it holds after a crash. But listen, should the day approach When you must stay and I must leave, Think of me as that shrieking coach That speeds away; […]
by Simon Hamid I trembled very gently inside, When the old man with a stroke, Told me “thank you” in his own language. He didn’t know if I understood, But he said it anyway. Saying it so quietly, Like a sleeper’s 4 am sigh. I knew what he said. I did nothing but help him […]
Here is the first poetry I received, and it is great. So far 8 poems entered, more to come soon. A reminder that all poems will be posted on the contest website with permission, with selections featured here as well. two poems by meghan o’donnell one: i watched you sleep, tirelessly, and almost forgot […]
Announcing the second annual Poetry Contest! An award will be given to the writer who submits for consideration the most outstanding poem within the realm of health, science, or medicine. The contest starts today and ends September 30th, 2011. The winners will be chosen shortly thereafter by an elite group of 8 judges (other doctors, […]
Our president’s 10-day vacation with his family in Martha’s Vineyard has been derided by his enemies as unacceptable with so much business left unfinished in Washington. There’s the budget, Libya, and a killer earthquake to contend with. Opponents have called for him to cancel his vacation and hurry back to work. While such demands are […]