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 and the dehumanizing effects of a hurried, competitive existence, contrasting this with the stillness of waiting.
Waiting for the Bus
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October 1, 2023
In "X," Kimberly Madura explores the transient joy of achieving a momentary desire, highlighting the immediate yet burning satisfaction of fulfillment and its fleeting nature.
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Fences
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June 22, 2022
In "Fences" by Jaden Pierce, the poet courageously questions the need for geographic boundaries. Through vivid language and heartfelt emotions, Pierce explores the yearning for ...
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