Loss

Mourning Glory

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 ...
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Oblivion

In "Oblivion," Thompson Emate's quatrain poem explores the theme of unawareness and loss. As the night envelops the room in darkness, the speaker is preoccupied with elusive fragments of memory ...
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To Earth

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, contrasting it with the absence ...
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Bone Dry and Scorched

In "Bone Dry and Scorched," Suzanna C. de Baca reflects on a solitary fishing trip to an old farm pond. With nostalgia and a sense of loss, she casts her ...
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What’s Left To Hear

In Thomas Elson's prose piece "What’s Left To Hear," the narrator reflects on the physical and emotional toll of aging during a visit to confession. Guided by the priest's advice ...
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I Always Thought I’d See You Again

In Dawn Colclasure's poignant poem "I Always Thought I’d See You Again," the speaker reflects on the ease with which time slips away and the abrupt, heart-wrenching pain of receiving ...
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The Yoke of Unknowing

In Mark Christhilf’s short story "The Yoke of Unknowing," a mother reflects on the devastating loss of her three daughters to a rare breast cancer. The story delves into the ...
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Storm Surge

In "Storm Surge" by Beth Kanell, the relentless forces of nature mirror the inner turmoil of loss and grief. The poem captures the unyielding power of a storm, symbolizing life's ...
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Loss

Shubham Sharma’s Loss reflects on the delicate connection between love and loss. With poignant simplicity, the poem weaves together memories and shared experiences, exploring how the threads of loss bind ...
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