Racing by Andrew Sharp Christmas morning We opened the box. A little toy race car Bright orange With a giant 20 on the side And a bunch of little gears underneath. We built a racetrack in the living room Full of giant loops, Sharp turns, Huge ramps. I drove the car around that track For […]

The Temagami Light by Lyle Foster The summer air, lingers above your head like a light bulb of darkness fresh air fresh water unpolluted atmosphere jumping fish rainbows in the night sky. These colors dance, like a graceful ballerina, or a person, peacefully paddling along the shore. A red canoe saying WABUN, blends in with […]

Summer by Sara Cummings In the summer, walking slowly along the shore, with the ocean, sparkling like a thousand diamonds in the background, and the sand the perfect shade of gold, I pull my fair hair back into a ponytail and let the breeze wash over my face. Slowly wading out, being careful, not to […]

Ode to a Japanese Meal by Paul Berkson Udon, you are so warm, and also satisfying. Even on hot days you are so good. Swallowing warm broth, like the sun, on a June day. Slurping slimy smooth succulent noddles, splattering my face with broth like a rain shower. Tamago sushi, you are a work of […]

Anne Cundari by Katie Cundari The crash of a bomb over a hill, or the cry for water that comes from nearby.  The need for food or some kind of shelter, and the relief that comes when it is received.  I have never experienced any of these things, but everyday I am reminded of them. […]