Public Republic

Photo: calliope The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes. Photo: 40066970@N08 Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.

Cathy Nickola Photo: helmet13 Because in my bed we must linger Because it is night, or afternoon but a hiccup Because we cocoon, we feign Because the power will fail, but I have a candle Because the cats sleep

Paul McGlamery Photo: clairity   unbridled wind crammed to the brim with the buzz of ghosts

Chuck Clenney Photo: jesuspresley I forgot about snow And so much more Until Old Man Winter Came knocking at my door.

Rumiana Raykova Photo: *Micky summer walks not reaching an exit suddenly different yet the same and here comes autumn selling yellow chrysanthemums