The Thing That Makes Loving You Truly Impossible
Adam Crawford’s The Thing That Makes Loving You Truly Impossible explores the frustration of constant self-improvement in relationships, questioning whether striving for perfection only leads ...
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Grumpy Souls
In "Grumpy Souls," Kimutai Kemboi Allan captures the essence of life's turbulence through fragmented, free verse lines. The poem portrays existence as a series of ...
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Be Still
Joy Moore’s Be Still is a quiet meditation on enduring emotional pain and finding solace. The speaker urges patience through life’s turbulent highs and lows, ...
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I Don’t Believe You
In "I Don't Believe You," John Grey challenges the notion of inevitable consequence with a compelling free verse poem. The poet argues against the idea ...
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Pomp
Moe Phillips’ Pomp vividly portrays a funeral scene, where stained glass, golden threads, and an organ’s mournful tune contrast with the impersonal touches of ritual. ...
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Autumn and Spring
Shamik’s Autumn and Spring captures the cyclical nature of life through the changing seasons. The poem reflects on the growth, learning, and transformation brought by ...
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Pressed Flowers
Pressed Flowers by Neetu Malik is a free verse reflection on the enduring beauty of nature. Even as time dries their petals, these blossoms retain ...
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Father in a Crowd
Step into the world of "Father in a Crowd" by Shamik Banerjee: A poignant reflection on the challenges faced by an aging father amidst the ...
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How It Went
"How It Went" by Kimberly Madura vividly portrays the emotional rollercoaster of freedom, loss, and the inevitable fall. The poem powerfully expresses the complexities of ...
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The Raven’s Bitch
Barbara Ann Meier’s "The Raven’s Bitch" explores a chilling encounter with ravens, whose harsh cries fill the air with a sense of foreboding. The poet’s ...
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Three Acts of Life
In "Three Acts of Life" by Shreya Chauhan, a trio of haikus captures the essence of life’s pivotal moments. Through concise yet profound imagery, the ...
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Celebration
Brenda Kay Ledford’s poem Celebration beautifully encapsulates the essence of life through the serene image of a mother holding her new-born child. It’s a heartfelt ...
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