Readers Corner

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Emergence," the delicate process of transformation is beautifully illustrated. The poem captures the journey of a bud from nothingness to a blossoming flower, and the unfolding of a leaf from a frosted branch, symbolizing ...

In Dawn Colclasure's poignant poem "I Always Thought I’d See You Again," the speaker reflects on the ease with which time slips away and the abrupt, heart-wrenching pain of receiving news of a loved one's death. The poem captures the ...

In Margaret D. Stetz's free verse poem "Lionized," the intimate encounter between two lovers is captured in a confined studio where boundaries blur. As they ascend the stairs, their roles reverse, with the hunter and the hunted intertwining in a ...

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Ice on the Branch," the fragile beauty of a frozen branch reflects the poignant tension between radiance and fragility. As the ice glistens in the sunlight, the poem captures a moment of breathtaking beauty ...

In Thomas Harrison Humphreys' poem "This Is Now, and That Was Then," a young boy reflects on the wisdom imparted by Ol’ Mr. Freeman during his daily ritual of raising and lowering the flag. Through simple yet profound lessons, the ...

In Joseph Farina’s micropoem "Elixir," a quiet morning moment is captured as the speaker contemplates their companion—a cup of coffee. The imagery of a "blackheart tinged in foam" beautifully conveys the simple, yet profound comfort found in this daily ritual, ...

In Shamik Banerjee's poem "The Playland," the joyful scene of children at play is vividly portrayed. Amidst a playful midday setting, the children’s collective laughter and movement are compared to a bouquet of flowers and the carefree dance of wind ...