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Shattered

Guest Author Haiku Emotional Journey Life Reflection

In Destiny’s haiku "Shattered," the fleeting nature of time is poignantly captured through vivid imagery and emotional depth. This chained haiku contemplates the wish to halt time’s relentless march, only to acknowledge the inevitable ebb and flow of life's joys ...

One Rung Down

Guest Author Poems & Poets Courage Fear Nature

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 ...

You've Been In The Making

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Reflection

In Jasmine Szympruch's "You've Been In The Making," the poem reflects on the idea that one's unique existence is the result of centuries of unseen forces, celebrating the journey of becoming oneself.

Bone Dry and Scorched

Guest Author Poems & Poets Loss Traditions

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 ...

Truth

Guest Author Poems & Poets Everyday Life Truth

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 ...

Morning Musings with Bird Songs

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Reflection

In Jackie Chou's free verse poem "Morning Musings with Bird Songs," the poet reflects on the passage of time and the inevitable shift from youth to a more mature self. The weight of each step and the burdens of age ...

Emergence

Guest Author Poems & Poets Nature Renewal Transformation

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Emergence," the delicate process of transformation is beautifully illustrated. The poem captures the journey of a bud from nothingness to a blossoming flower, and the unfolding of a leaf from a frosted branch, symbolizing ...

Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Philosophy Reflection

In Douglas Colston's free verse poem "Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’," the nature of human perception and consciousness is explored. The poem reflects on how our understanding of the universe and our own thoughts is rooted in past ...

I Always Thought I’d See You Again

Guest Author Poems & Poets Emotional Journey Loss

In Dawn Colclasure's poignant poem "I Always Thought I’d See You Again," the speaker reflects on the ease with which time slips away and the abrupt, heart-wrenching pain of receiving news of a loved one's death. The poem captures the ...

Evening's Watch

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Death Life Reflection

In Ann Garrett's poem "Evening's Watch," the speaker sits in a quiet room, bathed in the dimming light, as rain softly drizzles outside. The poem captures a moment of intense anticipation, teetering between life and death, where the uncertainty of ...

The Body is a Weapon

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Internal Struggles Survival

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "The Body is a Weapon," the human form becomes a battlefield where flesh, words, and emotions are weaponized. As the world hurls its hatred, the poem captures the brutal reality of being both a ...

Lionized

Guest Author Poems & Poets Life Passion

In Margaret D. Stetz's free verse poem "Lionized," the intimate encounter between two lovers is captured in a confined studio where boundaries blur. As they ascend the stairs, their roles reverse, with the hunter and the hunted intertwining in a ...

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