History
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 ...
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Stone Chimneys Rise
In Stone Chimneys Rise, Thomas Harrison Humphreys weaves a free verse rhymed poem exploring the memory of two oceans meeting, each holding secrets of history and myth. Through vivid imagery ...
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My Wake Up Call
Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of the German people to their ...
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I Went To Dinner At Your House
In "I Went To Dinner At Your House," Karen Beatty's poetic prose confronts the hypocrisy and indifference toward social justice issues across decades. As the narrator recalls attending dinners marred ...
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14Juillet: 1789 —> 2022
Gerard Sarnat’s "14Juillet: 1789 —> 2022" captures the enduring impact of the French Revolution's Bastille Day on modern times. By linking historical events with recent political disturbances, the poem offers ...
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Past Served Al Fresco
Journey through the palates of time with 'Past Served Al Fresco' by Anna Staropoli. This poetic masterpiece weaves together the colors, tastes, and history of Bologna, inviting you to savor ...
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Walk With Me #37
Embark on a poetic odyssey with Bob Bussey's 'Walk With Me #37,' an enchanting tribute to Polish history, where moving verses unravel tales of sacrifice, courage, and the pursuit of ...
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Calling Your Name
In Eadbhard McGowan's "Calling Your Name," the yearning for connection with a departed grandfather is vividly portrayed. Amidst rows of graves, a dialogue unfolds, revealing the depths of loss and ...
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