a poem by Briayvette In the depths of her ribcage there is thiscity abandoning heartsHaunted with memoriesIn the temptation of being cautioustreading lightlyI applaud youThere’s a courage thereThough meek and mild manneredIt lives within thatContinue reading
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Muslim Bomber
a short story by Roomana Shaikh Laila hated Saturdays. She hated going to Queens andhaving to transfer three different trains. She hatedevery aspect of the travel. She hated having to wear thelong black abaya thatContinue reading
#ThrowBackThursdays A.D.H.D Performs for Genre at Bowery
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a poem by Nickolas Maury A young man already smokes and drinks so he got a strong liver I asked him what’s his two favorite words He said, “Gun & Trigger.” Kids leave their homesContinue reading
Dear White America
a poem by Tanya Smith-Sreen Dear White America, You are the monster under the bed I was never warned about. You would only come out Shrouded in shadows That seemed to suffocate People In broadContinue reading
Spine Tingler
a poem by Elizabeth Daniel Let the clouds open wide, I crave the feel of raindrops on my skin, Rippling down the spine, Makes my soul come to life, Keep your sunny days, Give meContinue reading
Riding Blue
a poem by Steph You’re blue Turquoise Light blue Heavenly Or deep overseas To me it does not matter.
Song of Red
a poem by Morgante Red absolute Red declined Vermilion retouched Scarlet sedimented In your hands terracotta Rust in your thoughts Amaranth in your mouth Burgundy like that journey Bordeaux was the wine Juice of alizarinContinue reading