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Sand in the Kitchen

Donna PAID Poems & Poets Chaos Life Struggles

In Sand in the Kitchen, Donna Faulkner née Miller contrasts domestic disarray with a vibrant memory of hula dancing on Lau's shores. The poem captures a moment of joyful escape amid everyday chaos and disapproval.

RE: Guides and Tutors

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Life Lessons Reflection

Shamik Banerjee's 'Guides and Tutors' explores learning from both classical and modern influences in unexpected places.

Flying by White Cliffs

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Memories Nature Reflection

Gurupreet K Khalsa's 'Flying by White Cliffs' captures the quiet reflection on fate, time, and nature.

The Longest Suffering

Guest Author Poems & Poets Inner Conflict Mental Health

In The Longest Suffering, H.R. Harper presents a stark exploration of depression's endurance. Through brief moments of relief and silence, the poem dives into the challenges of coping with inner turmoil.

Duality

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Philosophy

Abdul Abdul’s poem Duality explores the intricate balance between good and evil, revealing the hidden complexities that shape human nature. Through simple yet profound lines, the poem reflects on the paradox of perceived perfection and the flaws that lie beneath.

To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Reflection

Ryan Kristian Mims' 'To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall' explores the link between ancient and modern creators.

Stardusted

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Nature

Kimberly Madura’s 'Stardusted' explores the beauty of vulnerability and the power of natural forces.

Flaming Dance & Death Fall

Guest Author Poems & Poets Nature

Debalina Roy’s poem "Flaming Dance & Death Fall" captures a vivid moment of terror as flamingos, struck mid-flight, plummet to Earth. Their once graceful dance in the sky is replaced by tragedy, leaving the land in mourning.

The Seahorse That I Am

Guest Author Poems & Poets Ocean Reflection

In Dodie’s "The Seahorse That I Am," the speaker likens themselves to a hidden seahorse, protected by a boney exterior and drifting through the warm, shallow waters. A quiet reflection of resilience and solitude emerges.

Hell is empty and the ghosts are flying

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Loss Memories

Poem by I. Blinkhorn

humpty dumpty is back

Guest Author Poems & Poets Reflection Self-Discovery

In Persis R Singh’s Humpty Dumpty is Back, the speaker reflects on a personal shift from prioritizing others to embracing self-care. A poignant contrast between past sacrifice and present fulfillment emerges in this free verse poem.

Encomium to Low Wage Earners

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Culture Life Struggles

In Andy Oram's Encomium to Low Wage Earners, the poet captures the quiet dignity of those engaged in menial labor. With an aching portrayal of monotony and unacknowledged effort, the poem offers a somber reflection on their unseen struggles.

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