Poems & Poets
The Playland
In Shamik Banerjee's poem "The Playland," the joyful scene of children at play is vividly portrayed. Amidst a playful midday setting, the children’s collective laughter and movement are compared to a bouquet of flowers and the carefree dance of wind ...
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My Spring Season Sequential Sequels
In Sarah's free verse poem "My Spring Season Sequential Sequels," the vibrant onset of spring in the UK is depicted with rich, dynamic imagery. The poem captures the interplay of clouds, sunlight, and color as seen from a grand oak ...
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Post-Apocalyptic Market Day
"Post-Apocalyptic Market Day," a poem by Kenneth E. Baker, paints a chilling scene of a world steeped in fear and survival. The poem captures the unsettling atmosphere of a slaughterhouse, where even the wind seems to resist the inevitable brutality.
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Triptych: Eye Sentence You, A Song in A minor
"Triptych: Eye Sentence You, A Song in A minor," a poem by E. Eugene Jones Baldwin, captures the swift intensity of love's entanglement. The speaker reflects on a fated connection with a captivating woman, whose presence stirs deep emotions and ...
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Mortal Down
In “Mortal Down,” a Free Verse poem by Kimberly Madura, readers are transported to a celestial realm where heaven's mourning unfolds in deep blue hues. The poem evokes a tranquil yet melancholic atmosphere, where the scent of parma violets and ...
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Unheard Elegy
In Jess Gregory’s poem "Unheard Elegy," dedicated to Steven Port, the speaker grapples with the tension between technology and human essence. As they press their nose to the glass, attempting to connect with laughter beyond, they feel confined by a ...
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Baby Came Home 2/ Valentines
In Natalia Serrano-Chavez's free verse poem "Baby Came Home 2/Valentines," a simple question about a song sparks a moment of poignant reflection. The speaker's restrained response and the ensuing silence, paired with the evocative imagery of youthful moments and fleeting ...
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Unveiling the Power of Friendship
Witness the raw emotions of betrayal as Kev bares his soul in this thought-provoking poem. Explore the delicate balance between ego and reconciliation, where time becomes the ultimate arbiter of true friendship's endurance.
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I Have All These Memories & Nowhere to Put Them
In Lesley Rogers Hobbs' poem "I Have All These Memories and Nowhere to Put Them," the sensory richness of an August evening by Upper Lake is vividly captured. The mingling scents of citronella and jasmine, along with the imagery of ...
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