Moe Phillips’ Pomp vividly portrays a funeral scene, where stained glass, golden threads, and an organ’s mournful tune contrast with the impersonal touches of ritual. The poem reflects on the ceremonial and personal layers beneath the surface.
Pomp
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The Four Element Challenge
Discover the creative brilliance of our latest challenge in "The Four Element Challenge: The Results Are In." Each entry, inspired by one of the classical ...
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The Closet As She Left It
In LindaAnn LoSchiavi’s blank verse poem The Closet As She Left It, the father grapples with loss as he examines his late wife’s personal belongings. ...
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