Poems & Poets

In Dodie’s "The Seahorse That I Am," the speaker likens themselves to a hidden seahorse, protected by a boney exterior and drifting through the warm, shallow waters. A quiet reflection of resilience and solitude emerges.

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 emerges in this free verse poem.

In Mermaid Song by Anhai Roantree, a lone mermaid resists the sirens' call as she embraces her underwater existence. With vivid imagery of rocks, treasures, and pearls, the poem explores renewal and enchantment beneath the waves.

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 implications. Ukah’s verse navigates the tension between understanding and confusion, ...

Thompson Emate’s "The Legend" celebrates resilience through vivid natural imagery. The poem portrays a figure rising from hardship like a flower from the dust and a stream navigating obstacles. Emate’s verses depict a journey of overcoming darkness and adversity, illustrating ...

Jonathan Chibuike Ukah's "A Father’s Dream" captures a nostalgic vision of childhood wonder. The poem contrasts a magical, boundless sleep under sunflowers with the eventual realization of life's constraints. Ukah’s vivid imagery and reflective tone explore the transition from innocent ...

Mitchell Warnken’s "What Once Was" evokes a nostalgic yearning through free verse. Set beneath the honeysuckle branches, the poem invites readers to imagine a moment of unity and intimacy, transcending differences and embracing closeness. The imagery of piled clothes and ...

"Time" by Thompson Itedjere Emate offers a multifaceted exploration of time through vivid metaphors. The poem likens time to a bus journey, an endless road, a dynamic symphony, and an ancient tale, capturing its relentless passage and the ways it ...