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 of the students captures a moment of jarring dissonance and youthful exuberance.
Class Trip
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Meira and the Iron Stove
In Alan Bern's short fiction "Meira and the Iron Stove," the past and present intertwine as Meira reveals her deep-seated aversion to stoves, a phobia ...
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Evie Groch's lyrical poetry intertwines April's damp vitality with August's elegant presence, inviting readers to witness the transformative power of nature's transitions
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