Stone Chimneys Rise
In Stone Chimneys Rise, Thomas Harrison Humphreys weaves a free verse rhymed poem exploring the memory of two oceans meeting, each holding secrets of history ...
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We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise
October 19, 2023
Family Non-Fiction
In We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise, Emma McKenzie reflects on a fraught summer spent in a Devon cottage amid family upheaval and personal ...
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Ancient Scenes
In Ancient Scenes, a Haibun poem by Barbara Anna Gaiardoni, the narrator is drawn to a comforting yet enigmatic night scene where a clarinet’s music ...
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To Indus River
To Indus River by Shamik Banerjee captures the journey of the Indus River from its origin in Tibet, flowing through valleys, mountains, and lakes, witnessing ...
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Uncertain Prayer + Interview
October 16, 2023
Nature
Uncertain Prayer by Evie Groch expresses a deep concern for the survival of nature. The poet finds solace in a forest, where sunlight filters through ...
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The Silent Valley
October 14, 2023
Nature
The Silent Valley by Shamik Banerjee depicts a vivid scene in a dense forest, where wildlife curiously observes the presence of tourists amidst the vibrant, ...
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SCOPE
October 13, 2023
Reflection
Scope by Christine Law captures the introspective moment of an unemployed individual reflecting on the past while observing the beauty of nature.
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Hackberry
October 12, 2023
Nature Resilience Seasons
Hackberry by W Roger Carlisle reflects on the enduring presence of a once-neglected tree, highlighting its resilience through the changing seasons and the deep connection ...
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The Swallows and The Sycamore
The Swallows and The Sycamore by Amber Platel tells the story of an ancient tree reflecting on its solitude and the changes it endured when ...
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Awaken Not the Earth to a Life Beyond the Grave
October 9, 2023
Nature
Awaken Not the Earth to a Life Beyond the Grave by Katrenia Busch is a haunting poem that implores us to let the earth rest ...
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Extra Supermoon
Petrouchka Alexieva’s poem Extra Supermoon conjures an evocative image of a celestial phenomenon. The moon, likened to large red pita bread, dominates the late summer ...
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Ancestors
In Tyson Shepherd’s poetic prose Ancestors, ancient figures are envisioned as part of the natural world, embedded in the trees outside the narrator’s home. Their ...
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