Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 13, 2026

Poetry

Poems published in Piker Press, a weekly journal of arts and literature.

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P Is for Profoundity Itself by Ndaba Sibanda

"...the precision that's ever serenading..."

No Price for Admission by Carol Dickey

Carol Dickey is based in Portland, Oregon, and her work often explores place, memory, and the ways everyday objects carry meaning across time.

Expressionist Hearts by Sterling Warner

"...Tasha and I lay beside the banks of Lake Michigan..."

My Black Card by Frederick Foote

"...On my first day..."

Poetry in Motion by Bruce Morton

"In the fog of pubescence..."

Heart's Ease by Stephen Kingsnorth

"...Who owns this deep-eyed staring face..."

After Intoxication by Rp Verlaine

"...Holding me as if she was meant to..."

Africa: They Inspire Change by Ndaba Sibanda

"...It’s in them to galvanise, visualise and humanise...."

A twilight wanderer by Shadow

Shadow, whose roots lie in the deep traditional Urdu poetry, emerged into the English verse a little while ago after a long silence to capture the tears that dwell in the heart and fall on the paper in the veil of dark. Writing from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

A Love Lost by Patricia Reis

Patricia Reis is retired professor and counselor. Recently put pen to paper to scrib poetry. Her work has been selected for publication and presentation. Her artistic goal is to create words that move the heart and inspire the spirit.

The Deal by Ali Ashhar

"...syllables weigh the heaviest when put on my soul..."

Digging Up Old Lives by Bradford Middleton

"...it all seems so long ago..."

Counting Down by Robert Paul Allen

"...Her mind rehearsed words..."

Early morning, fast traffic by DS Maolalaí

"...drifting past exits at the edge of the city..."

War by Dharmpal Mahendra Jain

"Those who wage wars seek to erase the human being itself..."

Lingo Rhymes with Ringo by Charles Rammelkamp

"...I love that noir detective lingo...."

You Will Know Them by Their Actions and Histories by Ndaba Sibanda

"Transatlantic slave trade was a grave crime..."

Seeds by Jack Phillips Lowe

Jack Phillips Lowe is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area.

Circus People Unite! by Charles Cicirella

"...Diversity and inclusivity are nothing to fear...."

Explanation to the Explorers by John Grey

"If it's any consolation..."

Dolorance by Jim Murdoch

"There are forever pains..."

Weapon Faithful by Supatra Sen

"...Despite setbacks and letdowns..."

plant ID'ing by Jerome Berglund

A dance with nature...

Bidding Farewell to Periplaneta americana by John Dorroh

"...You will see many magical things..."

Wordlessness by Sanjeev Sethi

"...There is no dossier to back me..."

Unhinged by Ndaba Sibanda

"...plunged African football into utter confusion and shame..."

Branches by Prithvijeet Sinha

"...He was the countryside's rising sun..."

Outing by Scott Waters

"...gravity a greedy partner waiting..."

Slingshot by Jim Bates

"...walking the nearby woods..."

Not Whole Foods by Taylor Dibbert

"...A great way of putting it..."