Loss
Leaving The Table
Denise McCabe's 'Leaving The Table' reveals the emotional unraveling of a relationship during a seemingly perfect meal.
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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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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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Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand
In J. Iner Souster’s short story "Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand," the discovery of a mysterious bottle washed ashore evokes profound memories and emotions. As the narrator reads the ...
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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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