Whispers of the Vortex
A poem captured by a spontaneous moment,
Set at Chimney Rock, Sedona, Arizona.
By Christopher Sopher
Valley of the Sun Press – Poetry: Whispers of the Vortex
The Birth of a Poem
By Christopher Sopher
Valley of the Sun Press – Story: The Birth of a Poem
November 25, 2025
It’s a perfect Phoenix afternoon. 3 p.
Act One: The Language of My Mind
By Christopher Sopher
Valley of the Sun Press – Poetry: The Symphony of Me
Act One: The Language of My Mind
November 25, 2025
Scottsdale resident Ken Reinstein captured a stunning fiery sunrise while walking his dog, Lola — a once-in-a-lifetime moment that brought joy across the Valley. Read the uplifting story behind the photo.
Late Night Scene from Another Broken Heart
Songs of the Desert, performed by Emily Stellar
Words and Music by Christopher Sopher
℗ CosmicCrusaderMusic.com (BMI/ASCAP)
℗ Published by Christopher Sopher Media,
The first time I heard “Messy”,
it was already familiar—
like a song from another time,
a lost track spinning in a dim-lit bar,
something European, maybe new wave,
or a voice from a vinyl left out in the rain,
its sound warped but perfect.
What Do You Do When You Get a Wrong-Number Text?
By Christopher Sopher
Valley of the Sun Press – Good Life Column
November 22, 2025
We’ve all gotten them —
those
The Mountain That Waited for Me
By Christopher Sopher
Valley of the Sun Press – Poetry
November 22, 2025
Daisy stopped to pee
on a beat-up utility box,
and that pause
