Quatrain

BartholowMew Simpsunny – The Stray Who Came In From The Heat

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 ...
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Yesterday

"Yesterday" by Thompson Emate captures the conflict between embracing a new day and being haunted by past troubles, which strike with the force of a hammer, overshadowing newfound joy.
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Oblivion

In "Oblivion," Thompson Emate's quatrain poem explores the theme of unawareness and loss. As the night envelops the room in darkness, the speaker is preoccupied with elusive fragments of memory or understanding, symbolizing a quest for what is missing from ...
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Hallowed

In "Hallowed," a quatrain by Thompson Emate, the speaker reflects on a sacred space where hope welcomes the lost. Each line captures the quiet strength of this encounter, offering a brief yet profound meditation on solace and belonging.
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Moon

In Moon, a quatrain by Thompson Emate, the poem depicts the moon's graceful emergence from twilight, illuminating the night sky with elegance and timelessness as it rises to perform its celestial role.
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Birth and Death

Shamik’s Birth and Death reflects on the unknowns of life and mortality, comparing them to rivers that carry us through fear, woe, and light. The poem’s contemplative tone explores acceptance and the solitude of personal journeys.
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