Readers Corner

Jasmine Szympruch’s Talk About Church(!) captures a spiritual journey through the mundane. This free verse poem transforms a simple subway ride into a moving act of worship, where sermons echo in the firm, fading seats.

In Nkocy Kingie’s “Meeting In The Dark,” nature's quiet world is juxtaposed with the unseen consumption of a rare, elusive feast. Set under the moonlight, the poem contrasts the serenity of the night with the hidden activity of parasites at ...

In “Discovery, utility, the Tao and fruit,” Douglas Colston explores the intersection of Taoist philosophy with the concept of capability and natural abundance. The poem reflects on the harmony between understanding and nature, emphasizing the interconnectedness of knowledge, perception, and ...

In “If Man's Body was a Parliament,” Shamik Banerjee envisions the human body as a legislative body, with the heart as the ruling party, the brain as the opposition, and the soul as the speaker. The poem humorously explores how ...

In "Feast of the Melancholics," Cher Alex delves into the struggles of a woman who, despite her pursuit of fleeting desires and superficial pleasures, finds herself mired in regret and nostalgia. The prose poem explores the cyclical nature of her ...

In "White Stone," Mason Pfaff employs free verse to reflect on identity and legacy through vivid imagery and personal symbols. The poem intertwines the search for one’s name with themes of inheritance and the passage of time, as the speaker ...

In "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus," Jeral Williams starkly contrasts youthful inexperience with the harsh demands of military training. The poem lays bare the intense, grueling regimen and the solemn reality of a young soldier's transformation, underscoring ...