Poems & Poets
Storm Surge
In "Storm Surge" by Beth Kanell, the relentless forces of nature mirror the inner turmoil of loss and grief. The poem captures the unyielding power of a storm, symbolizing life's most painful moments.
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Everything Melts Eventually
Luna Evraire’s "Everything Melts Eventually" is a meditation on the ephemeral nature of life. Using the metaphor of glittering snowflakes, the poem illustrates how even the most enchanting moments are transient, destined to disappear.
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Illumination
"Illumination" by Laurinda Lind is a poem that captures the delicate balance between survival and the vivid presence of nature. Through imagery of wild vines and voles, the poem reflects on the moments of life that persist despite the lurking ...
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Time: & Other Things That Aren't Enough
In "Time: & Other Things That Aren't Enough," J. Iner Souster explores the inexorable nature of time and its role in human anguish. The poem reflects on how time, among other things, remains perpetually insufficient despite our yearning for it ...
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A Father Learns From His Son’s Tattoos
In A Father Learns From His Son's Tattoos, W. Roger Carlisle explores a father's struggle to understand his son's defiant self-expression through tattoos. The poem contrasts the son's vibrant rebellion with the father's desire for conformity and status.
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Withdrawals
In “Withdrawals,” Liana Cass crafts a haunting free verse poem that explores the disorienting effects of modern life. The poem’s vivid imagery of cold concrete and blinding headlights conveys a deep sense of suffocation and existential dread. Through this evocative ...
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Portrait of a Happenstance
Sreekanth Kopuri’s Portrait of a Happenstance reflects on the unpredictability of encounters and how fleeting moments shape our understanding, blending surreal imagery with the subtle influence of a teacher’s eye.
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Grand Pontiff of Rehashed Apple Theorems
In "Grand Pontiff of Rehashed Apple Theorems," Scott Thomas Outlar offers a complex and thought-provoking poem that challenges conventional thought and strategy. Through a dense, fragmented structure, Outlar critiques the predictability of societal norms and the repetitive nature of strategic ...
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