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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus

April 4, 2024 Combat War Youth

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer Houses

March 25, 2024 Memories Summer

In "Summer Houses," Janet McCann reflects on the timeless presence of old vacation homes. Through evocative imagery and a sense of nostalgia, the poem captures ...

The World Crawls Out Of His Mouth

March 19, 2024 Reflection

In "The World Crawls Out Of His Mouth," Khadijah Abdullahi crafts a free verse poem exploring the impact of words on the heart and reality. ...

Love With An Axe

March 18, 2024 Suspense

In "Love With An Axe," Holly Ellison presents a humorous and tense moment as a phone call interrupts a character's nap. The story cleverly captures ...

Frame by Frame

March 15, 2024 Humor Isolation

In "Frame by Frame," a short story by Gina Angelone, the narrator reflects on the monotony of Pilates classes in isolation, while pondering the emptiness ...

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