Nature

Twister

John Grey's poem Twister offers a stark perspective on natural disasters, showing no sympathy for the inanimate objects and daily struggles disrupted by a storm. The poem reflects on how ...
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Fireflies

In E. Rathke's flash fiction piece Fireflies, the narrator wanders through a spectral world where familiar faces have faded and voices echo in obscurity. As they navigate a shapeless existence, ...
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I Saw A Tree Die

In the Shakespearean sonnet "I Saw A Tree Die," Lauren Kawamoto captures the serene yet tragic end of a tree's life, cut down without warning by men armored like ants. ...
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Rainsong

In "Rainsong," a poetic prose piece by E Eugene Jones Baldwin, the reader is enveloped in the symphony of mid-August cicadas. As the author walks, the endless chorus of these ...
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One Rung Down

In Jeff Burt's poem "One Rung Down," the narrator reflects on the moment of stepping on the highest, unstable rung of a ladder while trimming a plum tree. The poem ...
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Emergence

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Emergence," the delicate process of transformation is beautifully illustrated. The poem captures the journey of a bud from nothingness to a blossoming flower, and ...
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Ice on the Branch

In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "Ice on the Branch," the fragile beauty of a frozen branch reflects the poignant tension between radiance and fragility. As the ice glistens in ...
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My Spring Season Sequential Sequels

In Sarah's free verse poem "My Spring Season Sequential Sequels," the vibrant onset of spring in the UK is depicted with rich, dynamic imagery. The poem captures the interplay of ...
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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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