Culture
Uncensored: More Censored than Censored
More Censored than Censored examines the complexities and contradictions behind modern claims of free speech. This thought-provoking piece questions whether "uncensored" truly champions freedom or merely promotes division and control ...
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Encomium to Low Wage Earners
In Andy Oram's Encomium to Low Wage Earners, the poet captures the quiet dignity of those engaged in menial labor. With an aching portrayal of monotony and unacknowledged effort, the ...
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Beneath the Char
In "Beneath the Char," Kate McGovern crafts a vivid scene where the mundane act of scraping burnt toast transforms into a symphony of sounds and unspoken tension. The story captures ...
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Waiting for the Bus
In Waiting for the Bus, Carol Edwards captures the frenetic pace of modern life through vivid imagery of steel and speed. The poem critiques the relentless pursuit of material gains ...
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We Must Protect the Land!
In We Must Protect the Land! by Geo Niko Villarta, a powerful speech by Congressman Casiano ignites a group of Franciscan brothers to take action against environmental destruction in the ...
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The Peregrine Falcon's Plainsong
In "The Peregrine Falcon's Plainsong," a poem by E. Eugene Jones Baldwin, the poet reflects on the echoes of ancient civilizations at Blue Pool's towering limestone bluff. Here, memories of ...
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Grand Pontiff of Rehashed Apple Theorems
In "Grand Pontiff of Rehashed Apple Theorems," Scott Thomas Outlar offers a complex and thought-provoking poem that challenges conventional thought and strategy. Through a dense, fragmented structure, Outlar critiques the ...
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14Juillet: 1789 —> 2022
Gerard Sarnat’s "14Juillet: 1789 —> 2022" captures the enduring impact of the French Revolution's Bastille Day on modern times. By linking historical events with recent political disturbances, the poem offers ...
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Doves — Back to School Post, Uvalde
"Doves — Back to School Post, Uvalde”: A Heartbreaking Symphony of Fear, Loss, and Hope in the Shadows of Tragedy by Eshaan Mani. Can We Protect Innocence Amidst the Chaos?
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patria — on dual identity
Through the verses of 'patria — on dual identity' by Eshaan Mani, a journey of self-discovery unfolds. Mani's powerful imagery and melodic cadence search for belonging, as diverse harmonies collide ...
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Freedom Fruit
In "Freedom Fruit" by Evie Groch, the symbolic naval orange becomes a gateway to the author's past, revealing the challenges, sacrifices, and ultimate freedom experienced through migration and cultural celebrations.
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