Reflection

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Guest Author Memory Nature

Andy Oram’s poem drifts between contemplation and nature’s timeless rhythm. As the mind wanders from reading to the sea’s embrace, memory, curiosity, and wonder blend, reflecting on cycles of change, ...

Dawn Patrol

Guest Author Dawn Nature

Warren Benedetto’s Dawn Patrol follows Scott to Salt Creek Beach at dawn. With his surfboard and a sleepless night behind him, he finds unexpected peace in the ocean’s stillness and ...

The Sound of Music

Guest Author Friendship Reflection

Isis I'Yon’s The Sound of Music captures the fleeting magic of friendship and music on a night where laughter and memories linger just beyond the sunrise.

How to Lose an Hour on a Paddle Board

Guest Author Memories Nature

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 ...

September Spiders

Guest Author Nature Reflection

Explore September Spiders by Tomas Zandir, a vivid poem capturing the intricate lives of spiders as they command their perfect orbs by night and await their prize by day.

Summer

Guest Author Reflection Seasons

Dodie Ferguson’s Summer contemplates the passage of time and the quiet hope that lingers as the season holds on. A brief yet poignant reflection on patience and the inevitable change ...

In Another Year

Guest Author Death Life

Olivia McKenna-Stevens’ In Another Year explores reflections on death, faith, and the search for meaning. Through vivid memories and introspection, the narrator grapples with life’s mysteries, questioning the relationship between ...

Malfunctioning Creation

Guest Author Humanity Reflection

Neha Mohajer’s Malfunctioning Creation reflects on identity and the barriers separating "you" from "us." Through thoughtful verse, the poem explores the tension between individuality and collective existence, questioning the unseen ...

Sestina in Spain

Guest Author Love Reflection

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 ...

Then, An Ever Present Now

Guest Author Flash Fiction Reflection

Kelly Neal’s flash fiction weaves a tale of patience and memory, capturing the rhythm of life through the imagery of weaving. Explore the blend of timelessness and change in this ...

The Stillness

Guest Author Nature Reflection

Shreya Chauhan’s The Stillness weaves a delicate narrative of a spider's intricate web, blending observation with quiet reflection. The haibun captures the serenity of nature and the meditative stillness of ...

Missing

Guest Author Family Memories

Rene McKeel’s poem reflects on longing for cherished moments and the warmth of a grandmother's touch. The imagery of honeysuckle and lilacs intertwines with a deep yearning for simple joys ...

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