What Once Was
Mitchell Warnken’s "What Once Was" evokes a nostalgic yearning through free verse. Set beneath the honeysuckle branches, the poem invites readers to imagine a moment ...
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Time
"Time" by Thompson Itedjere Emate offers a multifaceted exploration of time through vivid metaphors. The poem likens time to a bus journey, an endless road, ...
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Mourning Glory
Jeral Williams' "Mourning Glory" starkly confronts the harsh reality of cancer through visceral imagery and striking metaphors. The poem vividly portrays the disease as a ...
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A Similitude
In "A Similitude," Shamik Banerjee crafts a sonnet rich with imagery and reflective musings. Set against a backdrop of everyday life, the poem explores the ...
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Grateful for Today
"Grateful for Today," a heartfelt poem by Dawn Colclasure, radiates appreciation for the simple gift of a new day. Through contemplative verses, the poem acknowledges ...
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Perfect Harmony
In Christine Law's poem "Perfect Harmony," the speaker yearns for inner peace, evoking imagery of serene waves, clear skies, and lush nature. The poem paints ...
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The Voices
In Jackie Chou's triolet "The Voices," the speaker grapples with a haunting sense of isolation, only to be accompanied by menacing voices that undermine their ...
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Class Trip
In Margaret D. Stetz's poem "Class Trip," the serene image of white marble blocks amid green grass is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a ...
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Chutney
In Radha Chakravarty's poem "Chutney," the vibrant and complex flavors of a traditional chutney are meticulously described. The tartness of candied mango mingles with the ...
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Bloodlines
In Zainab Hussain’s “Bloodlines,” the poem explores the complex dynamics between individuals connected by blood but separated by divergent beliefs and values. It contrasts the ...
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Talk About Church(!)
Jasmine Szympruch’s Talk About Church(!) captures a spiritual journey through the mundane. This free verse poem transforms a simple subway ride into a moving act ...
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