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“Whatever happens,” Jenny said, “whatever you see, don’t stop. Just keep moving. Don’t stop.”
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Something Lagos, Something Troubling
A man’s visit to Lagos leads to a night of unexpected tragedy at a local pub, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and survival in a city full of tension and…
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Land of Plenty, Hearts of Famine
The Adirondacks in Spring People walk their dogs in flannel shirts as the dirty snow melts into gutters and culverts. The air, sharp and fresh, is scented with pine and…
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Circling Home
A reflective collection of seven free-verse poems by Philip Davison, exploring themes of aging, introspection, and human connection through vivid imagery and abstract language.
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I Have A Past
I Have A Past I was young and the dead lived in photographs. The insects spoke in tongues. I can’t remember whose hand toppled my toy soldiers, set up little…
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Forbidden Fruit
Exploring the intertwining of memory, grief, and desire, each poem captures the poignant beauty in everyday moments and the enduring ache of loss.
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The Roly-Polys
A disillusioned musician navigates a bleak West Texas night filled with rowdy bar patrons, unfulfilled dreams, and unexpected encounters, questioning the harsh realities of life and the elusive nature of…
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Impressions | A Triptych
It’s Here I thought it was in the family room, so I cried at the bus stop. The Christmas tree lived there, with ornaments formed from salt dough and my…
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If I Were Raised by Wolves
I would have had a pack safety in numbers. I would have roamed without fear lived between the trees dreaming of cloud-covered sheep asleep on the hillside. I would have…
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Forsaken Child
The desert told me of the sea that used to be there. Opened her heart, gave me her shells. Told me of her water flowing. Told me of their past…
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The Resident Fox And The Farmer
a cage that holds lightning / brought to earth / the vanity of gods / vulnerable after all
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Luljeta Lleshanaku: Poetry Prepared Me for Difficult Times
“Poetry has been and still is a means: it has made my life easier, as an alternative way of living, especially when I needed it the most, in my early…
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Daily Rituals: An alternative to the usual peanut butter and jelly
Alicia Colson’s essay is a compelling blend of personal narrative, cultural exploration, and historical context. The author successfully transports the reader into the heart of the Canadian Shield, vividly describing…
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5 Flemish Romantic Stories To Read This Summer
As summer arrives, bringing with it long, lazy days perfect for diving into a good book, we turn our attention to the rich literary tradition of Flanders. What other way…
