This issue was a long-time in the making, but certainly worth the wait. There are many talented poets in this issue and I am pleased to showcase all of their work. I feel especially honored to include the work of Mr. Sirowitz; a talented poet that was recently featured on Garrison Keillor's Writer's Almanac - (http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php?date=2009/04/01 - how lucky for our little magazine to have so many wonderful contributors. Oh, and there is a new page of artwork by Mr. Mccrea that is something a little new for PinkMouse; a sneak peak of his work is featured on the home page. There's only so much room on the front page, so please use the navigate bar in the upper right hand corner to peruse all the pages and poetry. Enjoy!
Poetry Contest - Announcement - 'Humorous Verse'
PinkMouse Pub's Poetry Contest is in search of poetry in the humor category. Please submit no more than three poems in the body of an email and be sure to include 'poetry contest' and 'your last name' in the subject line. If directions are not followed, your entry may not be considered. There is no monetary prize, the winning poem will appear on the front page of the fall issue.
Deadline for entries is August 31, 2009.
Mountauk Point Lighthouse
Artist: Derek Mccrea All Rights Reserved
Late Night Music
Tessie dances in her mind now
the charleston
on a smooth wooden ballroom floor
in brooklyn.
twirls around in the pink nightgown
under the
covers
takes the top teeth out
smiles
sips water from the green glass.
conversation now
roulette wheel style
how are you?
how is your brother?
i had soup for dinner
am i too thin?
how are you?
how is your brother?
i remind myself to be gentle
kind
slow the words down
keep the tone up
wonder how
at 97
she makes it through the day.
i'm going to run
away
she said
sometimes
i
feel like that too.
or dance
on concrete
because i
still
can.
Eva Kilgore
.
Local Area - Poetry News and General Items of Interest:
There are currently no local poetry readings in the immediate area.
Outdoor Music can be enjoyed every weekend at 6PM at the Lurman Woodland Theatre in Catonsville, Md.
