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Stardusted

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

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

Spitfire

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Inner Conflict Relationships

Danielle Upshall’s Spitfire follows the simmering tension between Ash and her partner, where silence and unspoken frustration threaten to erupt. As emotions build and tempers flare, the story teases a confrontation that feels both inevitable and unpredictable.

The Cello Maker

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Music Winter

Ernesto Stefenetti, a skilled cello maker, labors with love in his Boston workshop. As snow swirls outside, his hands bring music to life. The Cello Maker by David P Andersen.

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.

Mermaid Song

Guest Author Poems & Poets Ocean

In Mermaid Song by Anhai Roantree, a lone mermaid resists the sirens' call as she embraces her underwater existence. With vivid imagery of rocks, treasures, and pearls, the poem explores renewal and enchantment beneath the waves.

The Man on the Train

Guest Author Short Stories Mystery

In Michael Barrington’s "The Man on the Train," George is a quiet, well-dressed passenger who takes the same monthly trip from Crawley to London Victoria. Known for his precision and polite demeanor, his regularity sparks curiosity among the station staff, ...

Where Are My Flowers?

Guest Author Short Stories Emotional Journey

In Austin Fowler's "Where Are My Flowers?," the narrator struggles with feelings of inadequacy while observing a neighbor's peaceful routine of tending flowers. Despite her challenges, she appears content, leading the narrator to reflect on their own lack of peace ...

Roll the Stone Away

Guest Author Poems & Poets Self-Discovery Turmoil

Jonathan Chibuike Ukah’s "Roll the Stone Away" explores existential uncertainty through blank verse. The poem reflects a sense of returning to an enigmatic beginning, where past knowledge resurfaces with profound implications. Ukah’s verse navigates the tension between understanding and confusion, ...

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