If it were not for the small presses, many poets would go to their graves unsung, without ever having had their poetry in print. 
Quill and Parchment salutes the special people who, sometimes at their own expense, kept poetry alive by publishing unknown poets.

"Heat breaks, humidity dips"
Summer Turns
by George Held

"In midst of sleep"
Empty Nights
by George Held

"Nibbler of lettuce and dandelion"
Rabbit Ways
by George Held

4 Selections
by Patrick T. Randolph

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 Notes from the Underground… #138
by Norbert Blei

Narbles Tower by Sara Wadington   "It went on like this, for days and days until the summer waned" Here Are the Grackles! by Catherine Hathaway   *~~~~~* Sixteen years ago, 13-year old Severn Culis-Suzuki gave a very important speech at Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Why have so few people listened to and acted upon her message? THE INDIGO GIRL WHO SILENCED THE UNITED NATIONS FOR 5 MINUTES *~~~~~*

CERVENA BARVA PRESS
Gloria Mindock, Editor
By: Charles P. Ries
 

UPDATE - EDMONTON ELEPHANT CAMPAIGN
(APRIL 2008)

A deliciously easy seaside favorite
Montauk Shrimp and Scallops
From the kitchen of Sara Wadington and Dale Frasier

Serve this exquisite sauce over barbecued sausage on a bun
Chili Garlic Ginger Hot Sauce
From the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

This finger licking good, crispy chicken complement any picnic
4th of July Fried Chicken
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John