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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Wildflowered Amnesty
In L.J. Gallagher’s sonnet “Wildflowered Amnesty,” the speaker yearns for the warmth and closeness of a loved one amid the harshness of distance and time. ...
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Meeting In The Dark
In Nkocy Kingie’s “Meeting In The Dark,” nature's quiet world is juxtaposed with the unseen consumption of a rare, elusive feast. Set under the moonlight, ...
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