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In Tyson Shepherd’s poetic prose Ancestors, ancient figures are envisioned as part of the natural world, embedded in the trees outside the narrator’s home. Their faces, hair, and toes merge with the bark and roots, offering silent guidance and comfort ...

Bob Bussey’s poem Ready To Bloom explores the timeless, unquenchable nature of an enduring essence that transcends darkness and turmoil. This essence, vital and omnipresent, weaves through human history and daily life, remaining constant despite societal pretenses and struggles. The ...

Caro Henry’s poem Riparian Resplendence celebrates the vibrant confluence of sky and water. Rivers, brimming with life, rush through a riparian landscape, their powerful currents crafting narratives on the shifting sands and silts. The poem captures the dynamic beauty and ...

Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of the German people to their leader, flag, and their hate, providing a sobering examination of ...

Thomas Harrison Humphreys’ poem On a Mote of Dust explores a humbling revelation. The speaker, once feeling like a giant, experiences a profound shift upon seeing something previously unseen. This moment of insight brings a deeper understanding of their place ...

In "Reflections on a Calla Lily," Kimberly Madura’s free verse poem captures the ethereal beauty of Georgia O’Keefe’s artistic vision. Through succinct and evocative language, Madura pays homage to O’Keefe’s ability to embody essence and sublime form, transforming the calla ...