Auschwitz, A Remembrance
May 4, 2022
History Holocaust Remembrance
Rp Verlaine’s poem "Auschwitz, A Remembrance" captures the chilling horror of the Holocaust with stark, haunting imagery. The poem reflects on the brutality of Auschwitz, ...
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Like to Call It a Life
May 4, 2022
Resilience Survival
"Like to Call It a Life" by Mimi Bordeaux tells a poignant tale of survival in the face of relentless emotional pain. Born into a ...
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Still Echoing
May 3, 2022
Death Remembrance Social Injustice
Still Echoing" by King Davey is a touching exploration of loss, remembrance, and social injustice. Through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors, the poem echoes the ...
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Screams And Streams Of Splendor
May 3, 2022
Nature Urban Life
In Ndaba Sibanda’s poem "Screams And Streams Of Splendor," a man seeks refuge from the chaos of city life in the serenity of a rural ...
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The Last Cigarette
In 'The Last Cigarette' by Donna Faulkner née Miller, death dances with memories as the poet mourns her father's passing. Stitched together with poignant imagery, ...
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Have a Nice Day
May 2, 2022
Everyday Life Flash Fiction
In the short story of everyday rituals and longing, Ellis Shuman’s “Have a Nice Day” invites readers to immerse themselves in Hastings’ journey as he ...
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Over-Reliance
April 29, 2022
Nature Resilience Survival
In Urmilla Kannuswamy's flash fiction "Over-Reliance," a man battles the harshness of nature as the last of his hand warmers fade. Stranded in the woods, ...
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Everybody Loves a Cheerful Giver
April 27, 2022
Reflection Sacrifice
Explore the theme of sacrifice and purpose in "Everybody Loves a Cheerful Giver" by King Davey. Delve into the poet's examination of giving one's all, ...
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Death in a Foreigner’s Tongue
April 24, 2022
Culture
In "Death in a Foreigner’s Tongue," Isabella Melians captures the alienation of being lost in translation. The piece juxtaposes cultural and religious symbols, revealing the ...
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Ice to Fire
April 23, 2022
Emotional Journey Internal Struggles
In ScarletWitch912's short story "Ice to Fire," the chilling isolation of a young woman’s inner turmoil is starkly portrayed. As she battles the cold that ...
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Their Shoes
April 21, 2022
Holocaust Memories Reflection
In Luca Shin’s non-fiction short story "Their Shoes," a harrowing image of a mountain of discarded shoes reveals the deep, personal loss of countless lives. ...
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A Life Like A Tree
April 20, 2022
Nature Reflection
Paul Munguia’s prose piece "A Life Like A Tree" offers a contemplative vision of existence rooted in simplicity and steadfastness. By comparing life to a ...
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