Poetry and Other Literary Explosions

That Day On that day, I swallowed hard, and I felt it go down. It went deep and I was able to think of other things. Much later, I felt it come up. And I held my tears. Tears of shame for what I allowed For what they heard For who I was, a small worm. On that day, I saw how acute and almost invisible I am. I swallowed hard, and I felt it go down. Soon, it came up. And I held my tears. They can't understand them, and I can only hope for better. I can only hope for better for my own children...Read Full Story

The Wine Press Perfect timing in the wine press of life. Another opportunity to let God show me that He will come forth despite my inability to believe. Mental gymnastics in the wine press of life. Another decision to allow God to bring forth Gold and not Dross. Even things that seem impossible and intangible I keep pressing and hoping God knows exactly when And then I will be able to say (perfect timing Lord!) Written by Ileana Reich Top StoriesRead Full Story

Crisis Crisis comes at the most inopportune time. There is never any reason or rhyme. Yet it comes, blowing off the lake. No chance this storm will ever break. Hurry! Hurricane ___is on its way, And all I can do is stay! Written by Ileana Reich Top StoriesRead Full Story

About three weeks ago, I felt compelled to get out of my bed, go to the computer, and start my own poetry blog site. Why? I don’t remember the thought process, and all I know is I was there and doing it. Stepping outside of my self for a moment, I was extremely impressed with my committed momentum to get this site up and out there. What got me going in such obsessive focus? I was at the end of reading A New Earth Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle. I think my subconscious...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Poetry and Other Literary Explosions". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add...Read Full Story