In Margaret D. Stetz's poem "Class Trip," the serene image of white marble blocks amid green grass is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a noisy school bus. The contrast between the peaceful cemetery scene and the lively, raucous behavior of the students captures a moment of jarring dissonance and youthful exuberance.
Class Trip
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Purged
In Lori Carson’s flash fiction Purged, a once-organized closet has descended into chaotic disarray. The narrative vividly depicts the scattered hats, mismatched shoes, and crumpled ...
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The Man at the Cemetery
In The Man at the Cemetery, a short story by D.A. Tilney, Lizzie finds herself at her grandmother's grave, reflecting on memories of autumns past ...
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