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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, ...

Yesterday

Guest Author Quatrain Reflection

"Yesterday" by Thompson Emate captures the conflict between embracing a new day and being haunted by past troubles, which strike with the force of a hammer, overshadowing newfound joy.

Homecoming

Guest Author Short Stories Drama Family

In Maximilian P. Siddell’s "Homecoming," Pete returns to a transformed and unrecognizable home, hoping to reconnect with his sister Rosie after years apart. The once vibrant house now stands weathered and neglected, mirroring the change in Rosie, who reacts with ...

The Legend

Guest Author Poems & Poets Nature Resilience

Thompson Emate’s "The Legend" celebrates resilience through vivid natural imagery. The poem portrays a figure rising from hardship like a flower from the dust and a stream navigating obstacles. Emate’s verses depict a journey of overcoming darkness and adversity, illustrating ...

Patricia

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Drama Love Traditions

In Sally Bonn-Ohiaeriaku’s "Patricia," a woman’s life in bustling Borokiri takes a dramatic turn following a fateful encounter with a charismatic pastor. Patricia’s journey of grace and elegance is upended when the pastor reveals that her long-time fiancé, Peter, is ...

Wheelock

Doug Hawley Short Stories Adventure Oregon

Short Story by Doug Hawley

TMI for an MRI?

Guest Author Sonnet Humor Medical

Ken Gosse’s sonnet, "TMI for an MRI?", blends humor and tension in a medical setting. The poem humorously portrays the MRI process, depicting the speaker's anxious experience under the machine's "hypnotic pounding" and the surreal imagery of sliding into the ...

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