Readers Corner
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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A Good Marriage
In A Good Marriage by E.P. Lande, a character embarks on a personal quest to declutter their life, beginning with decades-old tax returns. As they confront the relics of their past, the weight of time and memory becomes palpable.
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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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The Man at the Cemetery
In The Man at the Cemetery, a short story by D.A. Tilney, Lizzie finds herself at her grandmother's grave, reflecting on memories of autumns past and the advice she wishes she'd heeded. A nostalgic journey through grief and connection, this ...
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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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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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