In "The Plucking of an Apple," Lauren Kawamoto intertwines human biology with nature’s cycle and personal memory. The story juxtaposes the sensory experience of picking an apple with a poignant classroom moment, exploring themes of transition and the contrast between rural tranquility and urban demands.
The Plucking of an Apple
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Riparian Resplendence
Caro Henry’s poem Riparian Resplendence celebrates the vibrant confluence of sky and water. Rivers, brimming with life, rush through a riparian landscape, their powerful currents ...
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Passing
"Passing" by Aelth Faye captures the essence of transition through vivid imagery. The poem intertwines the changing colors of autumn leaves, the graying of hair, ...
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