Readers Corner

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 ...

In "The Moth Dies For Our Sins," John Grey uses vivid imagery to depict a moth's fatal attraction to a lamp’s light. The poem reflects on the destructive allure of temptation and the consequences of succumbing to it, all through ...

In "The World Crawls Out Of His Mouth," Khadijah Abdullahi crafts a free verse poem exploring the impact of words on the heart and reality. The poem paints a vivid picture of grief and the passage of time, blending metaphysical ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

In "Scribbled Gibberish," a gigan poem by Gurupreet K Khalsa, shadows of November’s chill merge with the murky depths of the bayou. The piece delves into a world where reason falters, and banality overshadows wisdom. Khalsa crafts a haunting reflection ...

Dive into the raw intensity of "Hymn — KA," a free verse poem by David Blumenfeld. With visceral imagery and a torrent of relentless emotions, Blumenfeld explores the brutal clash between the physical and the metaphorical. The poem’s unflinching language ...

In "Spring in the Alps," Petrouchka Alexieva captures the majestic stillness of the Alpine landscape, where snow-laden peaks and dormant waterfalls paint a serene backdrop. The poem vividly portrays a climber's determined ascent, as they bravely scale the icy heights ...