All posts tagged Poetry

It smells like opium dancing in your nostrils With a rush of wind flying through your hair And the kiss of sun sanctifies your cheeks As you cross the sands of gold

On Saturday night at the CopyCat Building, in Baltimore, a poetry reading was held. Adding to the ambience of the event was the the musicianship of the “Great American

Elizabeth Hazen has received the honor of having one of her poems  selected for a prestigious national publication, “Best American Poetry 2013.” Hazen is an educator who lives in Towson. She

Hey there, Mama, look at me! I’m a firefighter, can’t you see? Saving lives -- as brave as can be. You’re gonna be so proud of me!   Hey there, Mama, look at me! I’m

She struts the stage, coyly, of the Cold Chrome Club, somehow balanced on high six inch heels. Lithely wrapping her limbs ‘round a stainless steel pole, titillating whoever she feels. It’s a busy

Towson University has the Towerlight; the University of Maryland has the Terrapin Times. At some point, every creative writing major finds himself honing his skill while working long hours for

Every heart that has warmth is capable of an embrace Reaching into who and what you are and finding the space Inside of yourself to trust, to love and give Close your

Like many, my life is a journey A flow of ups and downs Highs and lows that sculpt my mind and soul I weather rain storms and soak in warmth when I

The events were well planned but the participation was largely spontaneous. On a warm sunny day last September, more than a hundred and fifty Baltimoreans stepped out of their comfort