Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Poetry

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

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The Subtle "Wow" by Dan Mulhollen

No crashing, no shouting, no furious passion ... there is something far greater, and far more precious ...

Unfettered by Blanche Nonken
No Tracks by Sand Pilarski
Beyond the Similes by Dan Mulhollen
Truly Madly by Lydia Manx
Keeping Up With The Suzukis by Terri Edwards
Basement Boys by Lydia Manx

Poem. Originally appeared 2004-10-23.

Rap by Mel Trent

Originally appeared 2005-10-10

Retrospective, At The End by Sand Pilarski

This lover meditates upon the end of All, and the loss of the Beloved. Originally appeared 2006-03-06.

Making Bread With Maslow by Cheryl Haimann

Originally appeared 2006-06-26.

Frayed by Mel Trent

Poetry by Mel Trent.

Beneath the Similes by Dan Mulhollen

It's like this; it's like that -- but all the words point to only one thing for which our whole being strives.

Life by Carrie A. Golden

There is a rhythm to living, and an unknown. Both should be cherished.

Sonnet by Dan Mulhollen
A Sonnet by Dan Mulhollen

Poetry for a cold winter day, when love and Spring seem so far from your heart.

Flight by Mel Trent

Mel Trent explores in poetry the heart of All.

Zombie Love by Shel Bates

True love always requires some give and take, but there must be boundaries when your brain is involved.

Old Ways by Dan Mulhollen
Frost On The Bloom by Lydia Manx
Looking to the Sky by Lydia Manx
Blood on the moon, again by Lydia Manx

Poem.(Originally aired 06-19-2004)

Heart Memory by Cheryl Haimann

Poetry inspired by the Mummies issue.(Originally appeared 05-23-2005)

Turgid by Alexandra Queen

Senior Editor Alexandra Queen tries her hand at writing truly awesomely crappy poetry -- and shows that she really has a knack for it!

In the Trunk by Sand Pilarski

A ride in the trunk is what this woman needs ... and the secret, savory destination ...

Striking Distance by blanche nonken
A Letter To My Sister by Jeff Vierra

A Letter to My Sister, poem by Jeff Vierra

cha no yu by Blanche Nonken
Mysteries of Toenails by Sand Pilarski
Crystal Moon by Lydia Manx
Nostalgia Isn't What It Used To Be by Terri Edwards