 Arlington Literary Journal an ejournal also known as ArLiJo, is located in Arlington, Virginia and is sponsored by Gival Press. The intent of ArLiJo is to feature a variety of authors/poets/artists from around the globe whose work provokes readers to contemplate issues, etc. The work chosen promotes understanding and sensitivity across borders, even if initially the work may cause one to take a double-take. Staff: Editor-in-Chief, Robert L. Giron Associate Editor, Sarah Fannon ArLiJo has reverted to a publication by invitation only. Any work published shall remain the property of the author/poet/artist and for any previously published work to appear the author/poet/artist must still retain the copyright of the work. Please note that ArLiJo is an ejournal. Payment for publication is a book from a selection of books published by Gival Press. |
Khine Bonner Winner of the 2012 Ventura Valdez Spanish Poetry Award Mi Ciudad Mi amor Lleso Y vivo Que abarca callejones Su rosa hormigón el anochecer de un amanecer Mi amor Encendio un fuego Mi amor Mi corazon Una sombra gris Persiste la noche calles abarrotadas ojos angustiados sueños robados edificios destrozados Mi amor Mi corazon Mi ciudad Copyright © 2012 by Khine Bonner. The Ventura Valdez Poetry Contest for students (present/past) of Montgomery College is sponsored by Gival Press. Nicholas Leonard Winner of the 2012 Ventura Valdez English Poetry Award Song for Humanity Tonight the gathered crowd is mourning, in remembrance crying out, for those forgotten – unimportant, speaking for the voiceless. Following the sun, the light is always visible, even at the darkest moment revealing what is hidden. Bodies trampled over and burned, hushed and anxious whispers. Nagging warnings unheeded, tragic ruin the only result. Following the sun, for the light never dies. The strength of joining, fusion much stronger than separation. The mass grave is a harvest, a careless space in time, with all respect abolished, we desecrate the past. Following the sun, nourishing all life. Enshrouded in distortion, still shines in reflection. A bitter tear for the lost, those untouched by corruption. Innocence like a delicate leaf, untarnished by vile acts. Following the sun, unbending to conditions. A churning mass of elements, that never wavers in might. The smoldering desert before us, Sears pangs of remorse in our chests. With full knowledge of what we do, forced to watch, unable to stop. Copyright © 2012 by Nicholas Leonard. The Ventura Valdez Poetry Contest for students (present/past) of Montgomery College is sponsored by Gival Press. |
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