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Flying by White Cliffs

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Memories Nature Reflection

Gurupreet K Khalsa's 'Flying by White Cliffs' captures the quiet reflection on fate, time, and nature.

Duality

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Philosophy

Abdul Abdul’s poem Duality explores the intricate balance between good and evil, revealing the hidden complexities that shape human nature. Through simple yet profound lines, the poem reflects on the paradox of perceived perfection and the flaws that lie beneath.

To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Reflection

Ryan Kristian Mims' 'To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall' explores the link between ancient and modern creators.

Stardusted

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Nature

Kimberly Madura’s 'Stardusted' explores the beauty of vulnerability and the power of natural forces.

Hell is empty and the ghosts are flying

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Loss Memories

Poem by I. Blinkhorn

Spitfire

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Inner Conflict Relationships

Danielle Upshall’s Spitfire follows the simmering tension between Ash and her partner, where silence and unspoken frustration threaten to erupt. As emotions build and tempers flare, the story teases a confrontation that feels both inevitable and unpredictable.

The Cello Maker

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Music Winter

Ernesto Stefenetti, a skilled cello maker, labors with love in his Boston workshop. As snow swirls outside, his hands bring music to life. The Cello Maker by David P Andersen.

Encomium to Low Wage Earners

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Culture Life Struggles

In Andy Oram's Encomium to Low Wage Earners, the poet captures the quiet dignity of those engaged in menial labor. With an aching portrayal of monotony and unacknowledged effort, the poem offers a somber reflection on their unseen struggles.

Patricia

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Drama Love Traditions

In Sally Bonn-Ohiaeriaku’s "Patricia," a woman’s life in bustling Borokiri takes a dramatic turn following a fateful encounter with a charismatic pastor. Patricia’s journey of grace and elegance is upended when the pastor reveals that her long-time fiancé, Peter, is ...

Class Trip

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Youth

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 noisy school bus. The contrast between the peaceful cemetery scene and the lively, raucous behavior ...

Garbage Kids

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Childhood Life Struggles

In Dion Enis Nikci’s short fiction “Garbage Kids,” a young boy emerges from a garbage bin, grappling with the stench and discomfort of his environment. He encounters a girl of similar age, who observes him with curiosity. The boy’s painful ...

Bloodlines

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Emotional Journey Family Reflection

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 ...

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