Family

A Special Picnic

Guest Author Family Memories

In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction piece explores love, loss, and ...

Missing

Guest Author Family Memories

Rene McKeel’s poem reflects on longing for cherished moments and the warmth of a grandmother's touch. The imagery of honeysuckle and lilacs intertwines with a deep yearning for simple joys ...

In Maximilian P. Siddell’s "Homecoming," Pete returns to a transformed and unrecognizable home, hoping to reconnect with his sister Rosie after years apart. The once vibrant house now stands weathered ...

Mourning Glory

Guest Author Family Grief

Jeral Williams' "Mourning Glory" starkly confronts the harsh reality of cancer through visceral imagery and striking metaphors. The poem vividly portrays the disease as a scavenger, preying upon and consuming ...

Bloodlines

Guest Author Emotional Journey Family

In Zainab Hussain’s “Bloodlines,” the poem explores the complex dynamics between individuals connected by blood but separated by divergent beliefs and values. It contrasts the speaker's perceived rebelliousness and imperfections ...

Courage is…

Guest Author Courage Family

JMD Summers’ Courage Is... reflects on the quiet, powerful courage of those who face pain yet stand strong. Through evocative prose, the piece highlights inner strength and resilience in the ...

Ethiopian Prayer

Bob Bussey Family Hope

In "Ethiopian Prayer," Bob Bussey presents a poignant reflection through the eyes of Abeba, a young girl in Ethiopia. The poem conveys her daily prayers for safety, family, and the ...

Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose

Guest Author Family

In "Elephants and Donkeys How to Win and How to Lose," Thomas Harrison Humphreys presents a whimsical yet profound exploration of family dynamics through animal metaphors. The poem contrasts the ...

White Stone

Guest Author Family

In "White Stone," Mason Pfaff employs free verse to reflect on identity and legacy through vivid imagery and personal symbols. The poem intertwines the search for one’s name with themes ...

In Midair

Guest Author Childhood Family

In "In Midair," Diane Kimbrell captures the excitement and underlying tension of a young girl's first circus experience. As she navigates the thrill of the spectacle against a backdrop of ...

A Good Marriage

Guest Author Family Memories

In A Good Marriage by E.P. Lande, a character embarks on a personal quest to declutter their life, beginning with decades-old tax returns. As they confront the relics of their ...

The Beginning of the End

Guest Author Emotional Journey Family

In "The Beginning of the End," Martha Mackilin Blair’s evocative short story delves into the quiet yet profound moments of a family confronting a dire medical situation. The narrative unfolds ...

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