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Trojan Horse

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Michael Braswell 0

In an era of racial injustice in the Deep South, black women often raised and nurtured white children who came to cherish them.

Happy Mother’s Day

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Duane Anderson 1

This past Mother’s Day, I thought of my mother, even though she is no longer physically with me, but I wished her a Happy Mother’s Day.

Then and Now

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Bunny Moon 0

Light-hearted reflections about the impairments of advanced age.

Method of Loci

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Nate Simpson 0

A poem addressing the vagaries and impact of Alzheimer’s on my father.

‘ŌKOLEHAO

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Kirby Wright 0

A peek into Hawaii’s past, with Kamehameha as its king.

The Weeping Willow Tree

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Mary Bone 0

Willow trees do look like they are weeping and sad. They are also vibrant and eye catching.

A Poem Because Of Helen

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Bruce McRae 0

This poem is dedicated to the last cut cord of wood. To the hobgoblins behind insomnia’s pressboard paneling.

Colourful Promises and Frozen Wishes

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Sultana Raza 0

This poem was inspired by my photo in a cave in Gibraltar.

Be you

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Jacinta Daniher 0

As a Mother to a neurodivergent 4-year-old and neurotypical 7-year-old, I want them both to know that in my eyes they are perfect.

Deadname

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Mars Carter 0

”Deadname” is a sestina that mirrors gender transition with the emotional transition of a family that has to put their biases behind them.

My Brother

June 20, 2026June 22, 2026Lynn Leslie 0

Much time has passed, idle memories
Save one picture

11:04pm

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026Church Harmon 0

Inspired by Appalachian desolation.

Homonyms

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026Bunny Moon 0

A tongue-in-cheek description of the use of homonyms in the English language.

Clear Pond Water

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026Richard Dinges, Jr. 0

Pond water is clear
this year. A wavery…

The Journey to Where?

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026H.L. Dowless 0

This is a poem about real life.

Ineffable

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026Nolo Segundo 0

I learned over half a century ago that there is metaphysical aspect to what we call “life,” and its awareness comes at unpredictable moments.

On Taking Back What Was Never Sold

March 20, 2026June 20, 2026Leena Joshi 0

Amplifying work that challenges inherited structures with precision rather than spectacle.

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Happy Mother’s Day

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Then and Now

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Method of Loci

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‘ŌKOLEHAO

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The Weeping Willow Tree

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A Poem Because Of Helen

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Colourful Promises and Frozen Wishes

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Be you

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Deadname

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My Brother

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