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"You Just Weren’t There" by Nicky Foster reflects on the painful gaps in memory between a mother and child, where the past is haunted by absence and the lingering question of who was really present.

In In the Field of Yesterday, a poem by Thompson Emate, the poet finds solace in memories, which provide refuge from present troubles. The past offers a time when darkness and fear were distant, and life felt simpler.

In Damp Summer Night, Nivedita Shori captures the sensory experience of a humid summer evening. Through vivid imagery of a cool breeze, chirping crickets, and gentle water sounds, the poem immerses the reader in the subtle symphony of a sleepless ...

In Mitosis/Meiosis, Mick Aquadale explores the dynamic process of cellular division with evocative prose. The piece intertwines biological concepts with rich imagery, depicting the relentless drive for vitality and connection at the microscopic level, where every cell strives to be ...

In Suzanne Toro's Gnosis, the speaker evokes a mystical vision as Luna is gently guided across the heavens, blending fairy tale nostalgia with a poignant commentary on idealism and reality. The poem invites introspection through its delicate interplay of imagery ...

In When The Rains Came, Donna Faulkner née Miller captures the transformative power of rain through vivid imagery and intense emotion. The poem describes a dramatic cleansing, where the arrival of rain brings both a fierce storm and a profound ...