In "No Longer a Damsel in Distress," Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar explores her intense fear of bats, or chiroptophobia, which contrasts sharply with her childhood encounters with them. She recalls her past terror during nighttime swims and anticipates the inevitable confrontation with bats in her historic new home, highlighting the persistence of her phobia.
No Longer a Damsel in Distress
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Lionized
In Margaret D. Stetz's free verse poem "Lionized," the intimate encounter between two lovers is captured in a confined studio where boundaries blur. As they ...
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Paychecks
In "Paychecks" by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, a woman’s toil in sulphur mines becomes a testament to her strength and resilience. The poem vividly portrays the harsh ...
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