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Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Digital Age Truth

In Gurupreet K. Khalsa’s poem "Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence," the speaker reflects on the evolving nature of truth in the era of AI. As thought becomes increasingly abstract and intangible, the poem predicts a future where truth itself may fade ...

Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Emotional Journey Loss Love

In J. Iner Souster’s short story "Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand," the discovery of a mysterious bottle washed ashore evokes profound memories and emotions. As the narrator reads the tender message inside, the warmth of the sand and the ...

1 Corinthians 13:11

Doug Hawley PAID Short Stories Childhood Memoir Memories

In Doug Hawley’s short story "1 Corinthians 13:11," the narrator reflects on the truth of growing up. Despite childhood experiences filled with typical activities and neglect of responsibilities, the story poignantly explores the tension between remaining childish and the journey ...

Post-Apocalyptic Market Day

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Fear Survival

"Post-Apocalyptic Market Day," a poem by Kenneth E. Baker, paints a chilling scene of a world steeped in fear and survival. The poem captures the unsettling atmosphere of a slaughterhouse, where even the wind seems to resist the inevitable brutality.

Fruit Basket

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Reflection Urban Life

In "Fruit Basket," a short story by Marco Etheridge, a woman finds herself on the Number 60 Straßenbahn, observing a rain-soaked cityscape. The cold, gray surroundings contrast with her sense of comfort within the tram, creating a moment of quiet ...

Triptych: Eye Sentence You, A Song in A minor

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Love Reflection

"Triptych: Eye Sentence You, A Song in A minor," a poem by E. Eugene Jones Baldwin, captures the swift intensity of love's entanglement. The speaker reflects on a fated connection with a captivating woman, whose presence stirs deep emotions and ...

Rescue

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Hope

"Rescue" by Moe Phillips is a stark portrayal of life’s critical moments where fate takes control, leaving choice, reason, and luck powerless. The poem reflects on the surrender to forces beyond our command.

Iwa's Way

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Adventure Nature

In "Iwa's Way" by Anthony Martello, a powerful force of nature embodies the spirit of a fierce voyager. As she navigates the seas of Polynesia, her presence is a harbinger of chaos, spreading storms and upheaval with the intent to ...

Safe Zone

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Inner Conflict Tranquility

In Jone Rush MacCulloch's poem "Safe Zone," the serene imagery of fishing by the Deschutes River contrasts with an undercurrent of inner conflict. As stoneflies are cast into the protective embrace of basalt walls, the poem reveals that even in ...

Unheard Elegy

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Isolation Reflection

In Jess Gregory’s poem "Unheard Elegy," dedicated to Steven Port, the speaker grapples with the tension between technology and human essence. As they press their nose to the glass, attempting to connect with laughter beyond, they feel confined by a ...

Baby Came Home 2/ Valentines

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Emotional Journey Silence Youth

In Natalia Serrano-Chavez's free verse poem "Baby Came Home 2/Valentines," a simple question about a song sparks a moment of poignant reflection. The speaker's restrained response and the ensuing silence, paired with the evocative imagery of youthful moments and fleeting ...

Forgive Me, Too

Guest Author PAID Rondeau Betrayal Love

In LindaAnn LoSchiavo’s rondeau poem "Forgive Me, Too," the speaker reflects on the disillusionment of love and trust. Echoing Lupe Velez’s insight on relationships, the poem grapples with the realization of deceit and the emotional aftermath of a passion that ...

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