Poems & Poets

n DJ Tyrer's free verse poem "A History of Malice," the poet explores how ancient grievances shape present cruelty. Through a reflective lens, the poem reveals how malice and wrongs from the past perpetuate through generations, embedding themselves in the ...

Kaval Naine’s poem, "The Little Things," captures the tender essence of burgeoning affection through a series of delicate observations. With heartfelt simplicity, Naine illustrates how small, endearing moments and subtle gestures between strangers can spark a connection and bring genuine ...

In "I Went To Dinner At Your House," Karen Beatty's poetic prose confronts the hypocrisy and indifference toward social justice issues across decades. As the narrator recalls attending dinners marred by drunkenness and denial, they grapple with the silent frustration ...

In "Rainsong," a poetic prose piece by E Eugene Jones Baldwin, the reader is enveloped in the symphony of mid-August cicadas. As the author walks, the endless chorus of these wing-sawn creatures underscores a rhythmic journey, echoing nature's persistent melody.

In Jeff Burt's poem "One Rung Down," the narrator reflects on the moment of stepping on the highest, unstable rung of a ladder while trimming a plum tree. The poem explores the tension between fear and courage, likening the experience ...

In "Bone Dry and Scorched," Suzanna C. de Baca reflects on a solitary fishing trip to an old farm pond. With nostalgia and a sense of loss, she casts her line in vain, only to find the fish lifeless, mirroring ...

In Narayan Kar's poetic prose, "Truth," the fluidity of truth is explored with vivid contrasts. It is described as simultaneously warm and cold, fresh and stale, capturing its multifaceted nature. Kar masterfully evokes the paradoxical essence of truth, likening it ...