The rocks are small and smooth to touch and take. A beach, not for sand castles, but gazers.   Ahead all gray and stoic lies the lake. Who hides behind rippling iron waters  What ancient god wrapped in aquatic shawl  Showing themself only in the epic Places of water stone and sky? Your call Taunting, waiting ,ignored and tragic. Three stones are now vanished from beach and gone To sit on window sill and there to stay  Far from home at the feet of the Wild One A reminder of gods so far away.  How does a piece of stone keep...

By Teo Kingsley • September 25, 2025 • Arts

The sharp inhale of breathing An elephants weight No match for the paw sitting on my thigh Such a tiny thing Not even ten pounds My body is hurting But, he’s smiling with glory I move so slightly  He scampers on by In the blink of an eye and no goodbye All that’s left is an imprint Placed on my thigh With no maker in sight The meows and the whimpers Oh, how time flies  No time to cherish his lovely input on my life How I’d pay for the pain The elephant stomps My sweet faced angel So far...

By Al Gabrielson • September 25, 2025 • Arts

  I had a dream as a child of my future and own home  One where laughter and happiness will roam  Four walls, a bay window, and a room full of books A large kitchen where I can cook The house’s presence will be warm and bright The people I love will be the light  Rooms ever full Film cameras and letters with soul  Souvenirs, stories, and party tricks  Fresh cut lilies against exposed brick  Art collection lined walls Music dancing through halls Streetlights and a golden glow Morning tea, basked in a warm summer breeze below I had a...

By Kasey Becola • March 27, 2025 • Arts