Love

What Once Was

Mitchell Warnken’s "What Once Was" evokes a nostalgic yearning through free verse. Set beneath the honeysuckle branches, the poem invites readers to imagine a moment of unity and intimacy, transcending ...
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Wildflowered Amnesty

In L.J. Gallagher’s sonnet “Wildflowered Amnesty,” the speaker yearns for the warmth and closeness of a loved one amid the harshness of distance and time. The poem contrasts the comfort ...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

In "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," Phil Temples captures a moment of romantic intimacy set against a serene woodland backdrop. As Ray and Elma pause during their hike, a simple yet charged interaction unfolds, ...
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Despite The Loneliness

In Despite The Loneliness, Chukwuebuka Jude Igbonekwu explores themes of longing and introspection through a celestial metaphor. The poem contrasts the shy, radiant sky with the human experience of desire ...
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The Ocean, My Love

Nivedita Shori’s poem The Ocean, My Love explores the profound relationship between words and the boundless ocean. The poem portrays the ocean as a silent, all-encompassing force that absorbs and ...
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Last Word

In Laura Turzo’s free verse poem Last Word, the final moments of a life are depicted with raw intensity. As the speaker’s breath fades, love emerges from a body marked ...
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Moth Season

In Kyle Newman's poem Moth Season, a nostalgic reflection emerges from a past where love was cherished above all else, unburdened by the responsibilities of children and careers. The poem ...
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