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The Stillness
Shreya Chauhan’s The Stillness weaves a delicate narrative of a spider's intricate web, blending observation with quiet reflection. The haibun captures the serenity of nature and the meditative stillness of the night.
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BartholowMew Simpsunny – The Stray Who Came In From The Heat
In BartholowMew Simpsunny – The Stray Who Came In From The Heat, Ken Gosse offers a whimsical quatrain about a stray cat who looks like a battle-worn desert rat. Found by a passer-by and brought to a vet's care, Mewie’s ...
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Sympathy Oranges
In Sympathy Oranges, Carleigh Lacroix reflects on a bowl of oranges from her late grandfather's wife, a gift that evokes memories of his annual holiday tradition. The citrus fruits, once a bright reminder of sunny Florida, now stand as a ...
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The Two Lights
Shamik Banerjee’s poem explores the allure of nature’s vast realms and their power to rejuvenate. Yet, amid the natural wonders, the speaker finds an even brighter, more profound light, offering an unexpected contrast.
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Still Seeking the Light
Explore Thompson Emate's poetic journey through inner conflict and hope in 'Still Seeking the Light.
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Can I Serve You Breakfast?
In Can I Serve You Breakfast?, H.R. Harper presents a haunting metaphor of forgotten promises and unpaid debts. Through imagery of wolves and a tattered robe, the poem explores themes of memory and retribution.
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Sand in the Kitchen
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.
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RE: Guides and Tutors
Shamik Banerjee's 'Guides and Tutors' explores learning from both classical and modern influences in unexpected places.
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