Poems & Poets

"The Great Willow" by Daciana Lipai presents a moving reflection on life's struggles, where the willow tree serves as a symbol of both shelter and sorrow, encapsulating moments of deep emotional searching.

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.

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.

"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 ...

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 ...

Shubham Sharma’s Loss reflects on the delicate connection between love and loss. With poignant simplicity, the poem weaves together memories and shared experiences, exploring how the threads of loss bind us to one another.

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.

Adam Crawford’s Nostalgia reflects on the relatively recent rise of nostalgia as a powerful emotion. Through vivid, rustic imagery, the poem explores how fleeting memories and personal moments anchor our past, even as the world remains unchanged.

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 ...

In Joy Moore's uplifting poem "Hope is...," the light of hope is depicted as a powerful force within us, urging us to rise above challenges and fears. Moore's verses affirm that hope provides strength and resilience, illuminating our path through ...

Scott Thomas Outlar's "Fleeced" captures the stark contrast between the cold of winter and the rawness of old and new wounds. Through vivid imagery of flesh and fabric, Outlar explores themes of vulnerability and the relentless nature of suffering, where ...

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.