Poems & Poets

Bhami

Guest Author Poems & Poets Chaos Internal Struggles

Mimi Bordeaux’s Bhami takes readers on a surreal, feverish journey through disorienting sensations, blending fragmented thoughts with visceral imagery. The poem captures a chaotic internal experience, evoking a sense of urgency and physical unraveling.

By the River

Guest Author Poems & Poets Nature

In By the River, Thompson Emate celebrates nature’s resilience and perpetual vitality. The poem reflects on the steadfastness of growth amid adversity, revealing how purpose and abundance persist through time’s ebb and flow.

As One

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Love

Dibyasree Nandy’s As One paints a vivid picture of love’s endurance through desolation and ruin. With imagery of treacherous landscapes and unstoppable travelers, the poem explores the unbreakable bond that persists even in the face of destruction.

The Stillness

Guest Author Haibun Nature Reflection

Shreya Chauhan’s The Stillness weaves a delicate narrative of a spider's intricate web, blending observation with quiet reflection. The haibun captures the serenity of nature and the meditative stillness of the night.

Missing

Guest Author Poems & Poets Family Memories Reflection

Rene McKeel’s poem reflects on longing for cherished moments and the warmth of a grandmother's touch. The imagery of honeysuckle and lilacs intertwines with a deep yearning for simple joys and the comfort of the past.

BartholowMew Simpsunny – The Stray Who Came In From The Heat

Guest Author Quatrain Reflection

In BartholowMew Simpsunny – The Stray Who Came In From The Heat, Ken Gosse offers a whimsical quatrain about a stray cat who looks like a battle-worn desert rat. Found by a passer-by and brought to a vet's care, Mewie’s ...

Sympathy Oranges

Guest Author Poems & Poets Food Traditions

In Sympathy Oranges, Carleigh Lacroix reflects on a bowl of oranges from her late grandfather's wife, a gift that evokes memories of his annual holiday tradition. The citrus fruits, once a bright reminder of sunny Florida, now stand as a ...

The Two Lights

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Nature Reflection Renewal

Shamik Banerjee’s poem explores the allure of nature’s vast realms and their power to rejuvenate. Yet, amid the natural wonders, the speaker finds an even brighter, more profound light, offering an unexpected contrast.

Still Seeking the Light

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Inner Conflict Reflection

Explore Thompson Emate's poetic journey through inner conflict and hope in 'Still Seeking the Light.

Can I Serve You Breakfast?

Guest Author Poems & Poets Reflection

In Can I Serve You Breakfast?, H.R. Harper presents a haunting metaphor of forgotten promises and unpaid debts. Through imagery of wolves and a tattered robe, the poem explores themes of memory and retribution.

Sand in the Kitchen

Donna PAID Poems & Poets Chaos Life Struggles

In Sand in the Kitchen, Donna Faulkner née Miller contrasts domestic disarray with a vibrant memory of hula dancing on Lau's shores. The poem captures a moment of joyful escape amid everyday chaos and disapproval.

RE: Guides and Tutors

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Life Lessons Reflection

Shamik Banerjee's 'Guides and Tutors' explores learning from both classical and modern influences in unexpected places.

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