The 149 Word Challenge
The results of the 149 Word Challenge are here! Discover the creative flair and concise storytelling that emerged from this unique writing prompt. Dive into ...
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Discovery, utility, the Tao and fruit
In “Discovery, utility, the Tao and fruit,” Douglas Colston explores the intersection of Taoist philosophy with the concept of capability and natural abundance. The poem ...
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If Man's Body was a Parliament
In “If Man's Body was a Parliament,” Shamik Banerjee envisions the human body as a legislative body, with the heart as the ruling party, the ...
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Feast of the Melancholics
In "Feast of the Melancholics," Cher Alex delves into the struggles of a woman who, despite her pursuit of fleeting desires and superficial pleasures, finds ...
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On Such Tracks
In "On Such Tracks," Thomas Harrison Humphreys uses vivid imagery to depict a fierce struggle between man and nature. Through the metaphor of a struggling ...
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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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The Young Star
In "The Young Star," Douglas Colston crafts a narrative of a prince or princess whose extraordinary lineage and upbringing set the stage for a remarkable ...
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Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose
In "Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose," Thomas Harrison Humphreys presents a whimsical yet profound exploration of family dynamics through animal ...
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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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