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 speaker's perceived rebelliousness and imperfections with the expectations of love and acceptance, portraying a sense of isolation and misunderstanding despite shared heritage.
Bloodlines
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Hospice
In "Hospice," Joseph A. Farina offers a contemplative glimpse into a quiet corner of a hospice room. Through understated verses, Farina portrays a figure engaging ...
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How It Went
"How It Went" by Kimberly Madura vividly portrays the emotional rollercoaster of freedom, loss, and the inevitable fall. The poem powerfully expresses the complexities of ...
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