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Category: Poetry

a poem by Christopher Kobylinsky
Cat Links Poetry

“May 7, 2017,” by Christopher Kobylinsky

Posted on September 23, 2019August 31, 2020 Briana McGuckin

His grandmother’s old Replogle rests by the window.
Spinning it around, he finds the pink lip of Chile cracked
and a crease, east of the Hawaiian Islands, cresting
at 500 nautical miles, according to the legend. … Continue reading“May 7, 2017,” by Christopher Kobylinsky

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“Along the Nile,” by Heather Bourbeau

Posted on April 11, 2019August 31, 2020 Rebecca Shaw

Ten years ago,
before the protests,
before the disguised military takeover,
I bought a used photo album
at a bouquiniste along the Nile. … Continue reading“Along the Nile,” by Heather Bourbeau

Cat Links Poetry

Antinous

Posted on April 4, 2019August 31, 2020 Rebecca Shaw

Seth Copeland examines the story behind the discovery of Antinous in Delphi, Greece. … Continue readingAntinous

Cat Links Poetry

Ginger Roger’s Feathered Gown

Posted on March 12, 2019August 31, 2020 Rebecca Shaw

Rikki Santer remembers one of Ginger Rogers’ most famous outfits, the ostrich feather dress from Top Hat. … Continue readingGinger Roger’s Feathered Gown

Cat Links Archived, Poetry

Stones Fall from the Sky

Posted on November 28, 2018September 17, 2020 Rebecca Shaw

Sherry Rind examines our night skies. Is it a shooting star or flying debris? … Continue readingStones Fall from the Sky

Cat Links Main, Poetry

Buying Pencils

Posted on November 24, 2018September 26, 2019 Rebecca Shaw

Marc Meierkort introduces us to the young girl who sold Van Gogh his art supplies and her memories of the great artist. … Continue readingBuying Pencils

Cat Links Main, Poetry, Uncategorized

Two Tragedies

Posted on October 12, 2018September 26, 2019 Rebecca Shaw

M.S. Rooney takes the time to remind us of the tragedies of Sodom and Gomorrah, and how unforgiving nature can be. … Continue readingTwo Tragedies

Cat Links Main, Poetry

The King’s Well

Posted on August 22, 2018October 16, 2018 Rebecca Shaw

Rebecca Pyle takes us on a magical journey in search of the king’s well. … Continue readingThe King’s Well

Cat Links Archived, Poetry

Fine Arts

Posted on July 21, 2018April 4, 2019 Rebecca Shaw

In this poem Gayane M. Haroutyunyan explores the lives and struggles of some of the most famous artists of the past and present. … Continue readingFine Arts

Cat Links Archived, Poetry

The Testimony

Posted on June 30, 2018March 12, 2019 Rebecca Shaw

This poem by Diane G. Martin memorializes her Great Aunt Lillian’s days as a flapper driving around in her sleek Packard. … Continue readingThe Testimony

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