Readers Corner

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 ...

Jonathan Chibuike Ukah's "A Father’s Dream" captures a nostalgic vision of childhood wonder. The poem contrasts a magical, boundless sleep under sunflowers with the eventual realization of life's constraints. Ukah’s vivid imagery and reflective tone explore the transition from innocent ...

Mitchell Warnken’s "What Once Was" evokes a nostalgic yearning through free verse. Set beneath the honeysuckle branches, the poem invites readers to imagine a moment of unity and intimacy, transcending differences and embracing closeness. The imagery of piled clothes and ...

"Time" by Thompson Itedjere Emate offers a multifaceted exploration of time through vivid metaphors. The poem likens time to a bus journey, an endless road, a dynamic symphony, and an ancient tale, capturing its relentless passage and the ways it ...

Jeral Williams' "Mourning Glory" starkly confronts the harsh reality of cancer through visceral imagery and striking metaphors. The poem vividly portrays the disease as a scavenger, preying upon and consuming what is left behind, creating a powerful commentary on loss ...

"Grateful for Today," a heartfelt poem by Dawn Colclasure, radiates appreciation for the simple gift of a new day. Through contemplative verses, the poem acknowledges both the sorrow in the world and the enduring joy of being alive. It captures ...