Poems & Poets
The Legend
Thompson Emate’s "The Legend" celebrates resilience through vivid natural imagery. The poem portrays a figure rising from hardship like a flower from the dust and a stream navigating obstacles. Emate’s verses depict a journey of overcoming darkness and adversity, illustrating ...
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TMI for an MRI?
Ken Gosse’s sonnet, "TMI for an MRI?", blends humor and tension in a medical setting. The poem humorously portrays the MRI process, depicting the speaker's anxious experience under the machine's "hypnotic pounding" and the surreal imagery of sliding into the ...
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A Father’s Dream
Jonathan Chibuike Ukah's "A Father’s Dream" captures a nostalgic vision of childhood wonder. The poem contrasts a magical, boundless sleep under sunflowers with the eventual realization of life's constraints. Ukah’s vivid imagery and reflective tone explore the transition from innocent ...
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What Once Was
Mitchell Warnken’s "What Once Was" evokes a nostalgic yearning through free verse. Set beneath the honeysuckle branches, the poem invites readers to imagine a moment of unity and intimacy, transcending differences and embracing closeness. The imagery of piled clothes and ...
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Mourning Glory
Jeral Williams' "Mourning Glory" starkly confronts the harsh reality of cancer through visceral imagery and striking metaphors. The poem vividly portrays the disease as a scavenger, preying upon and consuming what is left behind, creating a powerful commentary on loss ...
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A Similitude
In "A Similitude," Shamik Banerjee crafts a sonnet rich with imagery and reflective musings. Set against a backdrop of everyday life, the poem explores the intersection of the mundane and the divine, capturing the beauty and wonder of a seemingly ...
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Grateful for Today
"Grateful for Today," a heartfelt poem by Dawn Colclasure, radiates appreciation for the simple gift of a new day. Through contemplative verses, the poem acknowledges both the sorrow in the world and the enduring joy of being alive. It captures ...
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Perfect Harmony
In Christine Law's poem "Perfect Harmony," the speaker yearns for inner peace, evoking imagery of serene waves, clear skies, and lush nature. The poem paints a tranquil picture of harmony found in natural beauty and self-contentment.
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The Voices
In Jackie Chou's triolet "The Voices," the speaker grapples with a haunting sense of isolation, only to be accompanied by menacing voices that undermine their solitude. This brief yet powerful poem evokes a chilling atmosphere of psychological unease.
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Class Trip
In Margaret D. Stetz's poem "Class Trip," the serene image of white marble blocks amid green grass is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a noisy school bus. The contrast between the peaceful cemetery scene and the lively, raucous behavior ...
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