“Lo, the Nightingale of Paradise singeth upon the twigs of the Tree of Eternity, with holy and sweet melodies, proclaiming to the sincere ones the glad tidings of … Continue reading Nightingale in Scripture by Duane L Herrmann
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the mourning dove by jsburl
i heard the call of a mourning dove as it floated on the wind. its haunting tune so lonely in the silence of the dawn. oh why do you sound … Continue reading the mourning dove by jsburl
Poem Village 2023 Recap
A review of Poem Village 2023, ACW's annual celebration of poetry by North Country people of all experience levels.
The Pool by Lourdes Santiago
Me: (going out to the pool on a hot summer day, wishing I could forget and forgive) It’s been a year since it all happened and yet I still blame … Continue reading The Pool by Lourdes Santiago
Here the Frailest Leaves by Duane L. Herrmann
Here my last words and most baffling; Here the frailest leaves of me and yet my strongest lasting, Here I shade and hide my thoughts, myself do not expose them, … Continue reading Here the Frailest Leaves by Duane L. Herrmann
I Cry For America! by Lourdes Santiago
After Slmarsh/ After MoneemaM I hear America crying,Our future it's quickly dying.The wolves, the pound.A Giant falls. I hear America Crying,people are sadly dying.They knock us down within, and trash us … Continue reading I Cry For America! by Lourdes Santiago
Three Golden Shovels by Lourdes Santiago
1. The Danger Within by Lourdes Santiago “STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING” BY ROBERT FROST (last four lines) The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have … Continue reading Three Golden Shovels by Lourdes Santiago
Spring Cleaning My Life by Duane L. Herrmann
How many people have done spring cleaning on their entire life? Started over with a new beginning? I did when I was seventeen. All the members of my family who … Continue reading Spring Cleaning My Life by Duane L. Herrmann
Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”
Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on the topics of community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023.