Youth
Class Trip
In Margaret D. Stetz's poem "Class Trip," the serene image of white marble blocks amid green grass is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a noisy school bus. The contrast ...
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Ethiopian Prayer
In "Ethiopian Prayer," Bob Bussey presents a poignant reflection through the eyes of Abeba, a young girl in Ethiopia. The poem conveys her daily prayers for safety, family, and the ...
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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus
In "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome is Not a Virus," Jeral Williams starkly contrasts youthful inexperience with the harsh demands of military training. The poem lays bare the intense, grueling regimen ...
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Baby Came Home 2/ Valentines
In Natalia Serrano-Chavez's free verse poem "Baby Came Home 2/Valentines," a simple question about a song sparks a moment of poignant reflection. The speaker's restrained response and the ensuing silence, ...
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