Two moments
Daybreak & First Memory
by Ellen

One of a series of poems about family history
Winnowing The Hay
by Shirley Love

During a visit to Chatsworth, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, 
Anne ran across their daughter's book on hooking rugs. 
The beauty and simplicity of the designs inspired the poem
Lady Emma’s Choices
by Anne Marple

After reading Rilke's Elegys, filled with angels, the memory that I'd played
Gabriel in a high school Nativity play started the poem.
An Illogical Light
by Mima Pereira

The poet writes of a silence that, if you listen, can be heard.
Kamakura
by Deborah Russell

Sharmagne shows that sometimes questions are their own answers.
If I Knew
by Sharmagne Leland-St. John

Aurora has pleased our palette with her dessert recipes and now she enchants
us with her poetry.
Things I Want To Save
by A. Antonovic

Calling All Kids
Special Children's issue for our readers and subscribers to share with their
children and grand children who may be visiting this summer.

Rosebud
Matthew L. Rossi

Two beverages for a summer treat
Rose Cooler and Rose Bowl
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

Graphics by Sara Wadington