"I immersed you in lukewarm water"
Counting by Twos'
by M.J. Iuppa

"In and out of shadows"
Rock and Keep
by M.J. Iuppa

"She disappears before light fills the sky"
Apples and Oranges
by M.J. Iuppa

Blue Morning Glories

"While dancing slow, cheek to cheek"
Her Hands
by Ann MacKenzie

"The moon stares like a cat's eye"
Valley of the Moon
by Greg Gregory

"Conifers & ferns"
lessons
by Cheryl Latif

"What kind of trouble did you get into this week Mom?"
Mothers and Daughters
by Candace Turner

"She is born the night he leaves for the mountain"
Papoose
by Sharmagne Leland-St. John

Night time Cactus

"The air was crisp and chilled"
My Mother's Love
by Michael Escoubas

Sunflowers and Spider Mums

30 Aught 4
by Larry Jaffe
Reviewed by: - Michael Ellis, Poet M.e.

Red Poppies on a Wood Table

Another delightful collection from Finishing Line Press
Romp and Ceremony
by Jeannie E.Roberts

Framed roses on black oval

Barley water ranks high in the category of healthy beverages
Orange Barley Water
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

A colonial recipe for a tasty beverage
Egg Lemonade
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St.John

Hearty and delicious served as a small bite or main course
Spicy Mango-Shrimp Salad
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

Homemade, just in time for Cinco de Mayo,
Refried Beans
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

October Poppies

Wanda Alsup

Bob Ross Amaryllis

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