Good Evening Berlin by Mark Romasko

Wet, Bleach and Forget by Patricia Friedrich

Fall Baby by Jennifer Sky

Frog Strangler by Connley (Lee) Landers

The Linnet's Wings Contributors

The Linnet's Wings Contributors

The Linnet's Wings Contributors

The Linnet's Wings Magazine

Old Man by Peter Kiernan/I have seen the old man in you,/Seen him roll out from within your eyes./Wrinkles revealed in the manner of,/Bright red ink inset in the lining of the palms./Age was not to come,

*Two Mallards* by Neil Dyer/*Two mallards* settle in/
cemetery, flaring in with/feathered elbows full of/air.The greeny drake touches/first and then/the hen -

Ann Walters

Bill Frank Robinson

Managan's use of vivid imagery and the progression from past to future create a layered narrative that speaks to the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The poem navigates through themes of guilt, beauty, mortality, and anxiety, leaving the reader with a sense of the profound impacts of our actions and experiences across time.

"You Went A Courtin'" is a thought-provoking poem that skillfully blends historical, cultural, and personal elements to explore the depth of human experience. It invites readers to reflect on their own rituals, beliefs, and the mirrors through which they view themselves and others.

Camlin

Paradise

learning to fly

Her

Kelly's Orchard by Stan Long/His trees are from gray iron cast
the heat anneals each ardent flower/and orioles are cut from glass
/this hammered hour

Aubade to Marit Haahr by Russell Bittner/Now, let us go to contemplate a hill/where flowers spit their seeds, content to show/unbridled bits to daybreak's ardent glow,/like tumblers hurled up at one boys will
/to make the skies go dark, and rooftops still:

Exploring the ephemeral space between day and night, 'Down The Crack With The Crickets' by Kristine Jensen delves into the fleeting nature of thoughts and emotions. An angry thought disappears with the wind, symbolizing lost moments and the struggle to reclaim them.

Explore the poignant poem Mates by Iain C. Smith, dedicated to Jake and Patrick. Reflecting on the sudden loss of a young life, it intertwines themes of grief, camaraderie, and the fleeting nature of youth, as experienced through the lens of a soccer match metaphor.

"Explore the evocative poem 'Pipedream' by Iain C. Smith. A vivid blend of memory and observation, it captures a moment of reflection amidst a storm, evoking nostalgia and introspection about family, past experiences, and the transformative journey of life.

Butterfly Service by Gemma Meek is a poignant reflection on life, death, and the search for meaning in moments of loss. The imagery of butterflies dancing against the stained glass, casting shadows, creates a delicate contrast between the ethereal and the tangible. As the speaker stands before a coffin, they wrestle with the impulse to ascribe meaning to the moment.

Commas by Robert Scotellaro is a tender exploration of a grandmother’s life, marked by hesitation, caution, and the delicate balance of small moments. Through the metaphor of commas--pauses in both speech and life--the poem captures her measured existence, where every action and word seems to carry a weight of careful consideration.

"Very Warm for March" beautifully intertwines the awakening of the natural world with the awakening of human desires and connections. Blossom's use of imagery and intimate details creates a piece that resonates with the joy of early spring and the timeless nature of love.

The poem invites readers to reflect on the nature of sibling relationships, the process of mourning, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality. Through its exploration of these themes, "Red Rewind" speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition.

Dark Snow by Linda Shok is a narrative that seems to revel in contrasts: the tangible with the abstract, the domestic with the natural, and the intimate with the expansive. The prose is rich with metaphor and imagery, suggesting a deep undercurrent of emotion and longing beneath the surface of everyday actions.

Ed's Wife and Other Stories

Is a whimsically poignant collection of vignettes that blend elements of the mundane with the magical, giving us insight into Ed's life with his shape-shifting wife, Suze.

Inniscrone

Is a rich tapestry of images and thoughts that beautifully captures the interplay between the external environment and the internal musings of the speaker

Eden

Explores themes of resilience, transience, and the bittersweet beauty found in places shaped by both natural forces and human hands.