In "Polka-dots" by L. Keith, a cherished pair of pajama pants becomes a symbol of joy, only to be forever altered by a life-changing phone call. The story humorously yet poignantly explores how a single moment can taint even our happiest memories.
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The Voices
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June 18, 2024
In Jackie Chou's triolet "The Voices," the speaker grapples with a haunting sense of isolation, only to be accompanied by menacing voices that undermine their ...
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To Earth
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December 11, 2023
In To Earth, Shamik Banerjee elegizes the loss of nature's vibrant gifts. The poem nostalgically reflects on the verdant beauty and life-giving abundance once cherished, ...
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