The Young Star
April 22, 2024
Everyday Life Philosophy
In "The Young Star," Douglas Colston crafts a narrative of a prince or princess whose extraordinary lineage and upbringing set the stage for a remarkable ...
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Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose
April 19, 2024
Family
In "Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose," Thomas Harrison Humphreys presents a whimsical yet profound exploration of family dynamics through animal ...
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I Don't Regret
April 18, 2024
Emotional Journey Non-Fiction Reflection
In "I Don’t Regret," J.B. Polk reflects on turning 60 while listening to Edith Piaf's poignant song. As he contemplates his life during a traffic ...
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Fissured Life Yet Reason to Hope
In "Fissured Life Yet Reason to Hope," Gurupreet K Khalsa uses an acrostic structure to explore the tension between despair and hope. Through vivid imagery ...
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Among a Thousand Islands
April 15, 2024
Nature Reflection
In "Among a Thousand Islands," Reed Venrick’s free verse poem paints a serene picture of a late afternoon on a small island. The poem captures ...
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White Stone
April 11, 2024
Family
In "White Stone," Mason Pfaff employs free verse to reflect on identity and legacy through vivid imagery and personal symbols. The poem intertwines the search ...
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In Midair
April 10, 2024
Childhood Family Inner Conflict
In "In Midair," Diane Kimbrell captures the excitement and underlying tension of a young girl's first circus experience. As she navigates the thrill of the ...
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The Plucking of an Apple
April 5, 2024
Nature Urban Life
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 ...
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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus
In "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus," Jeral Williams starkly contrasts youthful inexperience with the harsh demands of military training. The poem lays ...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
April 2, 2024
Flash Fiction Love
In "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," Phil Temples captures a moment of romantic intimacy set against a serene woodland backdrop. As Ray and Elma pause during their hike, a ...
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Mush
March 28, 2024
Politics Science Fiction
In "Mush," Phil Temples explores a peculiar global phenomenon where an enigmatic song posted on YouTube becomes a pervasive earworm. The flash fiction delves into ...
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The Moth Dies For Our Sins
March 26, 2024
Destruction Tragedy
In "The Moth Dies For Our Sins," John Grey uses vivid imagery to depict a moth's fatal attraction to a lamp’s light. The poem reflects ...
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