In Andy Oram's Encomium to Low Wage Earners, the poet captures the quiet dignity of those engaged in menial labor. With an aching portrayal of monotony and unacknowledged effort, the poem offers a somber reflection on their unseen struggles.
Encomium to Low Wage Earners
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The Day My Life Began & Ended
In The Day My Life Began & Ended, Gia Porter explores the emotional journey of a mother through her child’s life stages. Each milestone, from ...
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Chantou
In Kathy Whipple's "Chantou," we are introduced to a ten-year-old girl in a Cambodian village who weaves intricate silk patterns on a wooden loom. The ...
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