Urban Life

The Plucking of an Apple

Guest Author Nature Urban Life

In "The Plucking of an Apple," Lauren Kawamoto intertwines human biology with nature’s cycle and personal memory. The story juxtaposes the sensory experience of picking an apple with a poignant ...

Waiting for the Bus

Guest Author Culture Urban Life

In Waiting for the Bus, Carol Edwards captures the frenetic pace of modern life through vivid imagery of steel and speed. The poem critiques the relentless pursuit of material gains ...

Fruit Basket

Guest Author Reflection Urban Life

In "Fruit Basket," a short story by Marco Etheridge, a woman finds herself on the Number 60 Straßenbahn, observing a rain-soaked cityscape. The cold, gray surroundings contrast with her sense ...

In New York City, W. Roger Carlisle portrays the city’s vibrant yet overwhelming essence. Through its intricate network of infrastructure and the ceaseless hustle of its inhabitants, the poem encapsulates ...

Father in a Crowd

Guest Author Family Reflection

Step into the world of "Father in a Crowd" by Shamik Banerjee: A poignant reflection on the challenges faced by an aging father amidst the clamor of a bustling city, ...

The Eastside Invisible Man

Guest Author Emotional Journey Homelessness

In "The Eastside Invisible Man" by JP Lorence, an ordinary bus stop turns into a stage for a dramatic monologue. A homeless man, in ragged clothes, passionately defends himself against ...

Urban Santa

Anne Gruner Christmas Holiday

In "Urban Santa" by Anne C. Gruner, a modern twist unfolds as Santa arrives in a bustling city plagued by hate and chaos. Amidst the chaos, a surprising act of ...

Screams And Streams Of Splendor

Guest Author Nature Urban Life

In Ndaba Sibanda’s poem "Screams And Streams Of Splendor," a man seeks refuge from the chaos of city life in the serenity of a rural hamlet. The poem captures his ...

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