I Smell Christmas – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
Photo by: Jacqueline Pine scented candles line the mantles. The smells of cinnamon and allspice wafting from the apple and sweet potato pies and…
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READ WITHOUT STOPPING – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
WHEN I RETURN I REMEMBER THAT I AM NO LONGER A SETTLER AND I LEFT BECAUSE I WANTED MORE THAN WHAT WAS WAITING FOR…
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To Sweet Anna on Her 72nd Mother’s Day – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
I’ve had my eyes on you for most of my life. I’ve witnessed you work hard for yourself with others in mind. All are…
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Grateful – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
For the large and small of my day, I welcome the break of dawn. I slept the sleep of angels. Not a crazed dream…
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Life Saver – A Poem By Sylvia Syms
Required to avoid you and all look-a-likes Lefties with a good Mud slinging arm Refusing to be winched From my good space All ringers…
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MACROSPHERE – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
Somehow she got Into my closet and Found my best dress The white wool cape With foxtails And my highest heels She asked if…
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Once Beautiful – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
Image by: Heidi Shapely – once beautiful Woman – now a reflection Of drug war casualties Dull eyes – foul mouth Cursing cars that…
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For the Love of Coffee – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
The smell of coffee will rouse you before you kiss the cup. It caresses you and teases you, compels you to get up. This…
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Moving to Metropolis – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
I want to know people like Lois Lane who for years did not connect Clark’s disappearances with Superman’s arrival. … And Jimmy who from…
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Remember Me to the Children – A Poem by Sylvia Syms
This is a poem of the words my mother spoke to me in a dream. I had been missing her with a vengeance. Not…
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