Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Middle Child

So much
depends on
the middle child

a  sibling between
The eldest and youngest

blamed for troubles
and sometimes
the hero

always placed in
the middle of things.

--Cheyenne Travioli

Polaroid

Waxy film
crumples under
the weight
     of
time.

Smiles blurr
at the  
      edge
of
memory.

Life was
never
meant
to be
captured.

The caged
bird
can’t
sing
forever.

--Bailey Blaker

My favorite dog

The sun shines on Trina.
playful,
beautiful.

She plays chicken,
                runs fast,
Protective.

Under the sun,
 she looks tall.

                She’s warm,
                Like a bear.

--Alexis Sigworth



Swimming

As I dive
into the water

I
Instantly get a rush of
cold.

Freezing

--Kierstyn Miller

Untitled

The hunter draws back the bow string.
The target, shuffling menacingly,
Remains unaware.

The hunter’s tension obvious through thick camo cloth
Layers, completely focused on the kill.

I approach silently.
The Happy Meal remains unaware.

--George Bender

untitled

So doomed
is the small
                dandelion

in a cup
filled with
clear liquid

intended as
a gift
to a loved one.

--Chris Wilson