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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Earth’s Wonders
Shirley Langton’s poem "Earth’s Wonders" celebrates the resilient beauty of nature. Through vivid imagery of wind-polished sandstone, stubborn bushes, and sunlit lichen, the poem invites ...
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Ready To Bloom + Interview
Bob Bussey’s poem Ready To Bloom explores the timeless, unquenchable nature of an enduring essence that transcends darkness and turmoil. This essence, vital and omnipresent, ...
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