Monthly Archives: September 2019

New Poem: Song

My poem Song is in the current issue of Third Wednesday.  Here is the poem: Song “He has no one to blame but himself,” she murmured, in the rhythmic cadence of grief— a patter as old as life on earth. … Continue reading

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New Poem Boketto

My poem Boketto was just published by The Remington Review. Here is the poem and a link: Boketto Before he left, Marty said, “I feel like I’ve been walking on ice.” That last year, he had picked up a tremor … Continue reading

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New Poem: Estranged

My poem, Estranged, was published by Flashes of Brilliance today. Here is the poem: I happened by the old house today. It was early evening and the well-worn sun was just beginning to retire behind the tree line— it had … Continue reading

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Reading in Philadelphia

Moonstone Poetry @ the Pub Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom Street Wednesday September 11, 2019 – 7pm          Elise Brand, Steve Deutsch & Jackie Shelley   Elise Brand is an English teacher, writer and poet, adviser of Journeys … Continue reading

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New Poem—Comfort

My poem, Comfort, was just published by Better Than Starbucks (yes. I know. What a great title—especially for me).  Here is the link: https://www.betterthanstarbucks.org/poetry-free-verse And the poem: Comfort There was never a formal treaty between Mom and Smokey. For years, … Continue reading

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