Final Regrets

Phil Temples’ "Final Regrets" captures a fleeting moment of terror as Sydney faces an oncoming semi-truck. Instead of reliving cherished memories, his last thought is ...
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Flaming Dance & Death Fall

Debalina Roy’s poem "Flaming Dance & Death Fall" captures a vivid moment of terror as flamingos, struck mid-flight, plummet to Earth. Their once graceful dance ...
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The Seahorse That I Am

In Dodie’s "The Seahorse That I Am," the speaker likens themselves to a hidden seahorse, protected by a boney exterior and drifting through the warm, ...
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humpty dumpty is back

In Persis R Singh’s Humpty Dumpty is Back, the speaker reflects on a personal shift from prioritizing others to embracing self-care. A poignant contrast between ...
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Mermaid Song

In Mermaid Song by Anhai Roantree, a lone mermaid resists the sirens' call as she embraces her underwater existence. With vivid imagery of rocks, treasures, ...
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