Poems & Poets

In The Longest Suffering, H.R. Harper presents a stark exploration of depression's endurance. Through brief moments of relief and silence, the poem dives into the challenges of coping with inner turmoil.

Debalina Roy’s poem "Flaming Dance & Death Fall" captures a vivid moment of terror as flamingos, struck mid-flight, plummet to Earth. Their once graceful dance in the sky is replaced by tragedy, leaving the land in mourning.

In Dodie’s "The Seahorse That I Am," the speaker likens themselves to a hidden seahorse, protected by a boney exterior and drifting through the warm, shallow waters. A quiet reflection of resilience and solitude emerges.

In Persis R Singh’s Humpty Dumpty is Back, the speaker reflects on a personal shift from prioritizing others to embracing self-care. A poignant contrast between past sacrifice and present fulfillment emerges in this free verse poem.

In Mermaid Song by Anhai Roantree, a lone mermaid resists the sirens' call as she embraces her underwater existence. With vivid imagery of rocks, treasures, and pearls, the poem explores renewal and enchantment beneath the waves.

Jonathan Chibuike Ukah’s "Roll the Stone Away" explores existential uncertainty through blank verse. The poem reflects a sense of returning to an enigmatic beginning, where past knowledge resurfaces with profound implications. Ukah’s verse navigates the tension between understanding and confusion, ...