Memories
If You Were Here – Poem by Jonathan Ukah
A reflective poem on grief, longing, and memory, If You Were Here by Jonathan Ukah weaves metaphor and emotion through vivid images of nature and loss.
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The Perfect Beach – Poem by Kathy Whitham
In The Perfect Beach, Kathy Whitham captures a backyard summer moment—mud-caked kids, striped lawn chairs, and mothers with Viceroys and coffee. Read this tender, vivid memory on Written Tales. Submissions ...
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Coney Island – Free Verse Poem by Stephen Barile
In Coney Island by Stephen Barile, the cold streets and neon glow of Tulare Street frame a quiet moment of longing, hunger, and human pause. Read it now on Written ...
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Sleepwalking Through Sunless Summers
Keith Hoerner’s “Sleepwalking Through Sunless Summers” traces a boy’s surreal journey through recurring dreams and sleepwalking, capturing the mystery of childhood intuition and the longing for things to be as ...
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Memories of Sunlit Days
Marvelous Monday’s "Memories of Sunlit Days" captures the essence of summer’s warmth and beauty. With vivid imagery of green fields, rustling leaves, and sunlit dances, the poem invites readers to ...
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Summer Pleasure?
Duane L Herrmann’s Summer Pleasure? reflects on a childhood where summer meant hard work, not leisure, set against the oppressive heat and a harsh maternal presence. A raw look at ...
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Meat Factory
Dive into Meat Factory by Leigh Doughty, a raw free verse poem that explores the gritty realities of labor, language, and survival in a factory setting.
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How to Lose an Hour on a Paddle Board
Jean Janicke’s How to Lose an Hour on a Paddle Board invites readers to drift into serenity on a watery hammock. With poetic imagery, it captures the delicate tether between ...
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Summer Days
Dive into Summer Days by Liz Jakimow, a heartfelt poem capturing the timeless essence of love, joy, and cherished moments that feel like endless summer.
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Now Batting
Frank Diamond’s Now Batting captures the intense pressure of a high school baseball championship. Randy, the batter, knows the game rests on his shoulders. As he steps up, the weight ...
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