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The Body is a Weapon

July 7, 2023 Internal Struggles Survival

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "The Body is a Weapon," the human form becomes a battlefield where flesh, words, and emotions are weaponized. As ...

Lionized

July 6, 2023 Life Passion

In Margaret D. Stetz's free verse poem "Lionized," the intimate encounter between two lovers is captured in a confined studio where boundaries blur. As they ...

Ice on the Branch

July 5, 2023 Nature Winter

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Ice on the Branch," the fragile beauty of a frozen branch reflects the poignant tension between radiance and fragility. ...

Weekend Challenge Showdown

July 5, 2023 Holiday Weekend Challenge

In this "Weekend Challenge Showdown," two talented poets, Margaret D. Stetz and Ime Eshiet, captivate readers with their creative takes on the U.S.A. Through a ...

This Is Now, and That Was Then

July 4, 2023 Reflection Traditions Wisdom

In Thomas Harrison Humphreys' poem "This Is Now, and That Was Then," a young boy reflects on the wisdom imparted by Ol’ Mr. Freeman during ...

Appearances

July 4, 2023 Flash Fiction Science Fiction Time Travel

In Phil Temples' flash fiction "Appearances," Henry Weinstock returns from an extraordinary journey through time, space, and the multiverse, ready to resume the life he ...

Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence

July 3, 2023 Digital Age Truth

In Gurupreet K. Khalsa’s poem "Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence," the speaker reflects on the evolving nature of truth in the era of AI. As thought ...

My Father’s Map

July 2, 2023 Drama Tragedy

In JD Clapp’s short story "My Father’s Map," a sweltering day in Oakland, CA, turns tragic as an unreliable air conditioner and a simple shoelace ...

Elaine

July 2, 2023 Emotional Journey Flash Fiction Self-Discovery

Gina Angelone’s flash fiction story "Elaine," the mundane act of eating a dry Swedish cracker becomes a poignant reflection on aging. As Elaine listens ...

Elixir

July 1, 2023 Solitude

In Joseph Farina’s micropoem "Elixir," a quiet morning moment is captured as the speaker contemplates their companion—a cup of coffee. The imagery of a "blackheart ...

Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand

June 30, 2023 Emotional Journey Loss Love

In J. Iner Souster’s short story "Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand," the discovery of a mysterious bottle washed ashore evokes profound memories and emotions. ...

Saturday Challenge Showdown

June 29, 2023 Weekend Challenge

In "Saturday Challenge Showdown," poets Robert Bussey and Moe Phillips tackle a unique prompt: crafting a poem or flash fiction about a woodland creature using ...

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