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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In Midair
In "In Midair," Diane Kimbrell captures the excitement and underlying tension of a young girl's first circus experience. As she navigates the thrill of the ...
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Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’
In Douglas Colston's free verse poem "Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’," the nature of human perception and consciousness is explored. The poem reflects ...
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