A Post-Brunch Awakening
September 11, 2023
Family Non-Fiction Spiritual
In Aarti Aria's short non-fiction piece A Post-Brunch Awakening, the author contrasts her usual experiences of spiritual enlightenment with a surprising moment of clarity that ...
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Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day
Short Story by JD ClappIn JD Clapp’s short story Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day, a man faces the aftermath of a painful fall in ...
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Twister
September 10, 2023
Life Struggles Nature Storm
John Grey's poem Twister offers a stark perspective on natural disasters, showing no sympathy for the inanimate objects and daily struggles disrupted by a storm. ...
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The Nest
September 9, 2023
Freedom
In Jackie Chou’s poem The Nest, the speaker yearns to transform into a raven, drifting effortlessly through the sky. The imagery of becoming a mere ...
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Passing the Torch
In G. Lynn Brown's short story Passing the Torch, Rob and Sally explore a dusty trunk filled with old belongings. A locket reveals a young, ...
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On a Mote of Dust
September 8, 2023
Philosophy Spiritual
Thomas Harrison Humphreys’ poem On a Mote of Dust explores a humbling revelation. The speaker, once feeling like a giant, experiences a profound shift upon ...
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Who am I?
Summary: In James Austin McCormick’s short fiction Who am I?, a wealthy man fears for his life during a seemingly sinister initiation by an ...
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The Closet As She Left It
In LindaAnn LoSchiavi’s blank verse poem The Closet As She Left It, the father grapples with loss as he examines his late wife’s personal belongings. ...
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God's Voice
September 2, 2023
Spiritual
Shamik Banerjee’s God's Voice captures a sacred dialogue between the divine and the poet. Through serene imagery and spiritual resonance, the poem reveals how God's ...
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The God of Destruction
September 1, 2023
Reflection Sorrow
Tia Gray's poem The God of Destruction explores the paradox of a force that brings both beauty and devastation. Through vivid imagery and stark contrasts, ...
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Moth Season
August 28, 2023
Love Reflection
In Kyle Newman's poem Moth Season, a nostalgic reflection emerges from a past where love was cherished above all else, unburdened by the responsibilities of ...
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Fireflies
August 27, 2023
Flash Fiction Ghost Nature
In E. Rathke's flash fiction piece Fireflies, the narrator wanders through a spectral world where familiar faces have faded and voices echo in obscurity. As ...
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