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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Facts of Life
"Facts of Life" by Tanja Cilia is a heartbreaking series of chained haikus that chronicles the life of a young slave girl. The verses are ...
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Early Life
In Early Life by Doug Hawley, the narrator reflects on childhood memories from the late 1940s to mid-1950s. The recollections are marked by innocent play, ...
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