Sonder
She walks onto the train platform in a world under covers, still quiet and dreaming. It’s that strange time between night and day, the stars just left the sky and the light is dim and soft as if through a … Continued
Between Doors
Between Doors “Hurry Up!”, I don’t want to make him wait again Quickly stuffing some clothes in the sport bag Grabbing some books from the counter Jumps down the stairs, throws the bag in the trunk, Waving his home good-bye: … Continued
Of Reactionists, Republicans and Revolutionaries Or what Color to paint a Nation?
Scene 1 Narrator: It is a time of great unrest, old Europe has fallen to the fire it ignited four years ago, and now lies next to 10 million dead. Previous institutions wiped away, a large nation in the heart … Continued
From Ash to Ash
From Ash to Ash The snowflakes were falling And the smoke from the ruins and ashes still rising When he walked into the store and she saw him Buying his first shirt as a civilian After 4 years of war … Continued
2 Teeth Grin
One year long on this earth Newest addition to our family First of a new generation 2 parents, 4 uncles, 2 aunts and 6 grandparents Many birthday presents for the little guy 5 From his grandmother some legos A swing … Continued
What we wish
Is this it? Is poetry just comparing feelings to rainy days and storming nights? Is it just for sorry souls looking for happy sights? Written by ‘artsy’ people with a somber view of the world, believing that previous generations gave … Continued
Doors Open, Doors Close
Doors open, doors close, screech! Standing close to the train doors Saved the three euro on a train ticket Risking it, dealing with the nervousness Relaxation: the controller won’t work on father’s day But musicians do – and the homeless … Continued
Selfish Basket
Beneath the turbulent waters of self identification, lies a hidden truth that consistently wears a disguise. We identify with labels and titles hoping to achieve a greater sense of self, when in reality we sink deeper and deeper into the … Continued
The Polar Sea
Eating, Breaking, Splitting, Slipping, Pushing, Shoving, Dismissing, Crushing- The ship caught in the Polar Sea. Billy Asterix, 18, Teltow, Germany