Self-Discovery

humpty dumpty is back

In Persis R Singh’s Humpty Dumpty is Back, the speaker reflects on a personal shift from prioritizing others to embracing self-care. A poignant contrast between past sacrifice and present fulfillment ...
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Roll the Stone Away

Jonathan Chibuike Ukah’s "Roll the Stone Away" explores existential uncertainty through blank verse. The poem reflects a sense of returning to an enigmatic beginning, where past knowledge resurfaces with profound ...
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Inflorescence

Inflorescence by Kristen Dorsey is a short story about a woman who, after leaving her high-powered job and a lifeless marriage, struggles with self-doubt and aging as she rebuilds her ...
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Elaine

Gina Angelone’s flash fiction story "Elaine," the mundane act of eating a dry Swedish cracker becomes a poignant reflection on aging. As Elaine listens to John Prine’s evocative lyrics, ...
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The Thing That Makes Loving You Truly Impossible

Adam Crawford’s The Thing That Makes Loving You Truly Impossible explores the frustration of constant self-improvement in relationships, questioning whether striving for perfection only leads to endless dissatisfaction and unfulfilled ...
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To Escape

Plunge into 'To Escape' by Eleanor Kristan: A Submerged Reflection. In synchronized strokes and kicks, the pool transforms into a sanctuary. Words dissolve as water embraces a new skin of ...
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The Headliner

Step into the vibrant world of "The Headliner" by Adam Crawford. This poem takes you into the heart of a summer concert, where the energy is electric and the crowd's ...
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Raggedy Ann

Discover the remarkable story of "Raggedy Ann" by Phil Temples, as a cloth doll defies the odds in the face of a tornado. The doll's resilience and unique charm teach ...
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patria — on dual identity

Through the verses of 'patria — on dual identity' by Eshaan Mani, a journey of self-discovery unfolds. Mani's powerful imagery and melodic cadence search for belonging, as diverse harmonies collide ...
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