Cold Moon Journal

Cold Moon Journal
Photo c. Alf B. Meier

Friday, February 2, 2024

By Michael Minassian

A lunar calendar—

counting days

I watch the moon.


Michael Minassian



The monk asks a question,

I have no answer—

very good, he says.


Michael Minassian



Cloudy morning

inside and out

another leaf falls.


Michael Minassian

By Ravi Kiran

cold dawn

the drooping eyelids

of school bus kids

Ravi Kiran



the porch

all for themselves

the bulb and a moth

Ravi Kiran

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Monday, January 29, 2024

By Tuyet Van Do

hide and seek

a wagging tail

under the bed

Tuyet Van Do

By Ram Chandran

shaking hands

grandma ends up with

a raw mango

Ram Chandran

Saturday, January 27, 2024

By Oscar Luparia

silent flame

the scented lullaby

of her candle


Oscar Luparia

By Diane Funston

terracotta canvas

Frida Kahlo lilies

Mexico

Diane Funston

By Steliana Cristina Voicu

wedding day…

leaving

parents’ home


Steliana Cristina Voicu

By Voima Oy

Twin moons

silver coins

wish for peace

Voima Oy

By Xiaoou Chen

rushing forth

the war-horses’ legs

become invisible


Xiaoou Chen