1

pouring rain
leaves soaking
wet feet

Shania Yumol

2

the sound of the 
neighbor's truck growling
I growl too

Jim Wilkerson

3

the first bug of spring
races across the kitchen floor
he doesn't see me

Jim Wilkerson

4

concrete wall sweats
near blaring train horns
it’s so hot!

Shania Yumol

5

ink covers fingertips.
i lather dawn and
use a toothbrush

Shania Yumol

6

the smell of an old
yellowed biography
here I change again

Jim Wilkerson

7

a sip of coffee
aches my hunger.
the warmth of home

Helana Swenson

8

full body scan
the tic tack toe
of chemo

Randy Brooks

9

thrift shop window
mannequins in
time travel clothes

Randy Brooks

10

a rainbow glitters
the hose blessing
two kids

Eden Niebrugge

11

a phone chime
the gentle reminder
of family

Helana Swenson

12

saloon or salon
the difference
an O makes

Randy Brooks

13

the first sun
since the storm
brings a smile

Helana Swenson

14

not a lot
of nature
basement room

Eden Niebrugge

15

pressing down
on letters
my therapy

Eden Niebrugge