1

replaying a sad song
over and over
still can’t cry yet

Sav Stringer

2

silent morning
     I sit up
     still sleep

Semmieon Brandon

3

at the last second
I open the . . .
microwave

Semmieon Brandon

4

rolling sweat
my pounding heart
beats its life rhythm 

Sav Stringer

5

rusty tinge 
on the white keys
broken bandage

Sav Stringer

6

target in sight
one breath after another
I miss my shot

Semmieon Brandon

7

not hot
not cold
perfect weather

Helana Swenson

8

last class
finally here.
bittersweet

Helana Swenson

9

hands shake from
the wafts of dinner;
low blood sugar

Eden Niebrugge

10

map on the wall
the correct names 
written in bold

Eden Niebrugge

11

recovering from
illness;
two pink pills

Eden Niebrugge

12

a deep breath
warm air
soothes my soul

Helana Swenson

13

corn husk doll
with no face
her selfie friend

Randy Brooks

14

this old house
not the same ghost
I grew up with

Randy Brooks

15

door opens
after years and miles
she is three feet away

Jim Wilkerson

16

corvette hums
her eyes wide and white
as I accelerate

Jim Wilkerson

17

she struggles
not to cry
I cry for words

Jim Wilkerson

18

don’t fall asleep
says the old man
I let out a little laugh

Shania Yumol

19

coffee date;
she orders
decaf

Eden Niebrugge

20

white button down
spaghetti stain
           aw, man

Shania Yumol

21

mama tells her little girl
look at the tree
in your name
           titled Magnolia 

Shania Yumol

22

empty sky above
no birds no clouds
just wind passing

Semmieon Brandon

23

one breath
the team steam
rises and fades

Semmieon Brandon