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Frame by Frame

In "Frame by Frame," a short story by Gina Angelone, the narrator reflects on the monotony of Pilates classes in isolation, while pondering the emptiness of her ex-husband's minimalist life. Through sharp, observational humor, Angelone examines both physical and emotional ...
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Harmony with Myself & the World

In "Harmony with Myself & the World," a poem by Denise Landry, the poet shares her journey of living with a disabled body. Through resilience and inner calm, she finds peace and strength to embrace each day with happiness and ...
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The Sentence

In The Sentence, a free verse poem by Hayley Gibbons, the raw intensity of confronting an inevitable, life-altering decision is captured. Through vivid imagery and stark emotion, the speaker navigates the weight of silence, cold surroundings, and the inescapable structure ...
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Hallowed

In "Hallowed," a quatrain by Thompson Emate, the speaker reflects on a sacred space where hope welcomes the lost. Each line captures the quiet strength of this encounter, offering a brief yet profound meditation on solace and belonging.
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Farewell

In "Farewell," a flash fiction piece by Jamie Lammers, a haunting phrase transforms into a surreal vision of swallows and a mysterious figure. The imagery of fading life and the desperate search for connection lingers long after the final word.
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Celestial Kiss

In "Celestial Kiss," Kimberly Madura's poem captures a cosmic longing through vivid imagery of emerald and sapphire auras. The verses evoke a deep yearning for a celestial beauty now distant, blending tenderness with an ethereal sense of loss.
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My Poetry, most Ardent

In "My Poetry, most Ardent," Subhadra Narayann presents a powerful critique of a fractured verse. The poem portrays a sense of abandonment through chaotic and dissonant rhymes, capturing the struggle with an enigmatic and disordered legacy.
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cavities

In “cavities,” Liana Cass explores themes of longing and decay through vivid, sensory language. This free verse poem intertwines visceral imagery and emotional depth, capturing the struggle with love and the haunting remnants of past fears.
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Beneath the Char

In "Beneath the Char," Kate McGovern crafts a vivid scene where the mundane act of scraping burnt toast transforms into a symphony of sounds and unspoken tension. The story captures the emotional undercurrents of domestic life with striking auditory imagery ...
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Mother

In Thompson Emate's sonnet "Mother," the poet reflects on a mother’s prophetic vision of her child’s journey. Through vivid imagery, Emate explores the mother’s belief in the power of dawn to shape destiny and bring fortune. This contemplative piece highlights ...
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