Oblivion

In "Oblivion," Thompson Emate's quatrain poem explores the theme of unawareness and loss. As the night envelops the room in darkness, the speaker is preoccupied ...
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I Don't Regret

In "I Don’t Regret," J.B. Polk reflects on turning 60 while listening to Edith Piaf's poignant song. As he contemplates his life during a traffic ...
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Fissured Life Yet Reason to Hope

In "Fissured Life Yet Reason to Hope," Gurupreet K Khalsa uses an acrostic structure to explore the tension between despair and hope. Through vivid imagery ...
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White Stone

In "White Stone," Mason Pfaff employs free verse to reflect on identity and legacy through vivid imagery and personal symbols. The poem intertwines the search ...
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In Midair

In "In Midair," Diane Kimbrell captures the excitement and underlying tension of a young girl's first circus experience. As she navigates the thrill of the ...
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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus

In "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus," Jeral Williams starkly contrasts youthful inexperience with the harsh demands of military training. The poem lays ...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

In "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," Phil Temples captures a moment of romantic intimacy set against a serene woodland backdrop. As Ray and Elma pause during their hike, a ...
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