Summer Houses
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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Frame by Frame
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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Harmony with Myself & the World
March 14, 2024
Emotional Journey Inner Strength
In "Harmony with Myself & the World," a poem by Denise Landry, the poet shares her journey of living with a disabled body. Through resilience ...
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A Good Marriage
In A Good Marriage by E.P. Lande, a character embarks on a personal quest to declutter their life, beginning with decades-old tax returns. As they ...
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The Sentence
March 12, 2024
Emotional Journey
In The Sentence, a free verse poem by Hayley Gibbons, the raw intensity of confronting an inevitable, life-altering decision is captured. Through vivid imagery and ...
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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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Hallowed
March 9, 2024
Hope Reflection
In "Hallowed," a quatrain by Thompson Emate, the speaker reflects on a sacred space where hope welcomes the lost. Each line captures the quiet strength ...
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Farewell
March 8, 2024
Flash Fiction Mystery
In "Farewell," a flash fiction piece by Jamie Lammers, a haunting phrase transforms into a surreal vision of swallows and a mysterious figure. The imagery ...
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Celestial Kiss
In "Celestial Kiss," Kimberly Madura's poem captures a cosmic longing through vivid imagery of emerald and sapphire auras. The verses evoke a deep yearning for ...
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My Poetry, most Ardent
March 6, 2024
Chaos
In "My Poetry, most Ardent," Subhadra Narayann presents a powerful critique of a fractured verse. The poem portrays a sense of abandonment through chaotic and ...
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