Resilience

The Legend

Guest Author Nature Resilience

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 ...

Hackberry

Guest Author Nature Resilience

Hackberry by W Roger Carlisle reflects on the enduring presence of a once-neglected tree, highlighting its resilience through the changing seasons and the deep connection it fosters with the speaker.

My Fortress, My Divine Heritage

Guest Author Resilience Sacrifice

In Sochukwu Ivye’s poem My Fortress, My Divine Heritage, the imagery of a steadfast castle embodies resilience and sacrifice. The fortress, standing tall amidst danger, symbolizes unwavering protection and dedication, ...

Rain Song

Guest Author Resilience

In "Rain Song," a free verse poem by Liana Cass, the speaker confronts the haunting weight of mortal fear, seeking solace through song. The verses resonate with the struggle to ...

Hope is…

Guest Author Inspirational Resilience

In Joy Moore's uplifting poem "Hope is...," the light of hope is depicted as a powerful force within us, urging us to rise above challenges and fears. Moore's verses affirm ...

Father in a Crowd

Guest Author Family Reflection

Step into the world of "Father in a Crowd" by Shamik Banerjee: A poignant reflection on the challenges faced by an aging father amidst the clamor of a bustling city, ...

Facts of Life

Guest Author Internal Struggles Resilience

"Facts of Life" by Tanja Cilia is a heartbreaking series of chained haikus that chronicles the life of a young slave girl. The verses are a stark reminder of the ...

Rolling Down Life’s Highway In A Wheelchair

Guest Author Reflection Resilience

In Rolling Down Life’s Highway In A Wheelchair, Denise Landry explores the resilience of the human spirit through the perspective of someone navigating life’s challenges in a wheelchair. The poem ...

What Better Gift

Guest Author Memories Resilience

Dee Allen's "What Better Gift" explores the quiet yet profound journey of a girl who stands apart from her peers, embodying the loneliness and resilience of being different in a ...

Snowstorm

Guest Author Adventure Resilience

Experience the 'Snowstorm' of 2014 with Krista Sanford. Amidst winter's embrace, follow her journey through a frozen landscape, where time stretches as her trusty Corolla battles the elements.

Finding Santa Claus

Mark Ready Christmas Family

Step into the world of "Finding Santa Claus" by Mark Ready, where a family in Kamiah, Idaho, finds strength and joy in the face of adversity. As they gather around ...

A Chronically Ill Christmas

Guest Author Christmas Illness

Discover 'A Chronically Ill Christmas' by Jess Gregory: Navigating Change Amid Festive Traditions. When chronic illness alters desires, familiar pleasures take on new meaning. A reflective exploration of resilience and ...

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