Love
The Painted Boy
Immerse yourself in The Painted Boy by Marley Mckenzie, a poetic journey of dreamy imagery, celestial connections, and the tender creation of a safe space painted in the hues of ...
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Sestina in Spain
Ana Stevenson’s Sestina in Spain reflects on time, loss, and fleeting moments along the Balearic Sea. As the narrator drifts between past and present, the poem captures a longing for ...
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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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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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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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