“Broken” Featured Artist Rachael Ikins
Synkroniciti is happy to welcome back poet, writer and artist Rachael Ikins from the Finger Lakes region of New York. Her poem, “Transformation,” expresses the heartache of caring for an …
David Holper’s “The Earthquake” Wins Synkroniciti’s “Broken” Poetry Contest
Synkroniciti is excited to announce the winner of our “Broken” poetry contest, “The Earthquake” by David Holper. We had a strong response to our “Broken” theme (another record number of …
“Curiosity” Featured Artist Marjie Giffin
Synkroniciti is happy to welcome poet Marjie Giffin with A Clear Wriggler, a poem that speaks of the curiosity and wisdom that children exhibit from time to time. Do you …
Quote for Today: Czeslaw Milosz
The purpose of poetry is to remind us how difficult it is to remain just one person, for our house is open, there are no keys in the doors, and …
Quote for Today: Roy T. Bennett
Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we …
“Chlorine” by Sarah Jane Justice Wins Synkroniciti’s “Present” Short Story Contest
Synkroniciti’s first short story contest award goes to “Chlorine” by Sarah Jane Justice of Adelaide, Australia. “Chlorine” is is the tale of a woman in the hospital after experiencing …
Quote for Today: Fred Rogers
People have said, “Don’t cry” to other people for years and years, and all it has ever meant is, “I’m too uncomfortable when you show your feelings. Don’t cry.” I’d …
Quote for Today: Ayelet Waldman
I believe that mothers should tell the truth, even—no, especially—when the truth is difficult. It’s always easier, and in the short term can even feel right, to pretend everything is …
Featured Artist: Sarah Jane Justice
Welcome energetic and incisive performance poet Sarah Jane Justice from Adelaide, South Australia. Her video poem, Longing, is an honest, hard-hitting look at how society turns its back on those …
Featured Artist: Maureen McCarthy
Meet Maureen McCarthy, a wonderfully sassy, practical and introspective writer. You might remember her essay about her experience in Barcelona which was featured in our first issue. Maureen uses travel …