Poems & Poets
Scribbled Gibberish
In "Scribbled Gibberish," a gigan poem by Gurupreet K Khalsa, shadows of November’s chill merge with the murky depths of the bayou. The piece delves into a world where reason falters, and banality overshadows wisdom. Khalsa crafts a haunting reflection ...
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Spring in the Alps
In "Spring in the Alps," Petrouchka Alexieva captures the majestic stillness of the Alpine landscape, where snow-laden peaks and dormant waterfalls paint a serene backdrop. The poem vividly portrays a climber's determined ascent, as they bravely scale the icy heights ...
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Nostalgia's Embrace
In "Nostalgia's Embrace," MAOIs weaves a poignant reflection on breaking free from past constraints. The poem addresses a girl from yesteryears, navigating a life once marred by doubt, now liberated and soaring into new beginnings. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt ...
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Dancing on the X
In Dancing on the X by Todd Williams, the poem reflects on youthful days of half-hearted schemes and simple pleasures. With vivid imagery, it contrasts childhood summers and school days endured, against the distant world of parental wisdom, now fading ...
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In the Field of Yesterday
In In the Field of Yesterday, a poem by Thompson Emate, the poet finds solace in memories, which provide refuge from present troubles. The past offers a time when darkness and fear were distant, and life felt simpler.
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Summer Night
In Summer Night by N.L. Holmes, the warm embrace of an August night is painted vividly through light spilling from an open door. Crickets sing while a bat flits through the darkness, capturing the essence of summer’s quiet beauty.
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The Seventh Column
In The Seventh Column, Klaudia Wysocky evokes the imagery of Diderot's "great book-city" from Les Bijoux Indiscrets. The poem reflects on the mental construct of this architectural marvel, now overshadowed by cranes and colorful, lamenting towers, blending historical grandeur with ...
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Damp Summer Night
In Damp Summer Night, Nivedita Shori captures the sensory experience of a humid summer evening. Through vivid imagery of a cool breeze, chirping crickets, and gentle water sounds, the poem immerses the reader in the subtle symphony of a sleepless ...
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A Bottle of Love at Sea
In A Bottle of Love at Sea, Ashley B presents a free verse poem capturing the turmoil of a stranded sailor adrift, yearning for home. The poem vividly conveys the sailor's desperation against the relentless sea, where cries for mercy ...
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Mitosis/Meiosis
In Mitosis/Meiosis, Mick Aquadale explores the dynamic process of cellular division with evocative prose. The piece intertwines biological concepts with rich imagery, depicting the relentless drive for vitality and connection at the microscopic level, where every cell strives to be ...
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