Earthshaking
A poem depicting an apocalyptic natural scene.
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Catching Angels
Izzy Atkins explores a moment of balance between violence and reverence inside a hunter’s mind.
Begin, again
The dice is rolled. Our hands meet as I pass it to the next player. Sometimes it is a warm embrace, other times a hurried snatch. Mother and I have…
Hide and Seek
A poem about the struggles of coming out
The philosophy of the Eternals (part two)
Magali O'Brien analyzes how the Eternals represent philosophical positions on human nature.
Cutting Paper
In a simple yet thought-provoking piece, Charlize explores the deep wounds caused by bigotry.
Fly Of Mind
Muhammad Saleem reflects on the relationship between mind and body, and the intrinsic link between nature, life and death. A thought provoking poem filled with evocative imagery and interesting musings…
A Good Life
Hoping to prompt important discussions about reproductive rights, Charlize uses underwater imagery in this poem to explore the repercussions of pro-life and pro-choice movements.
When sleep will not come
Inspired by the content call for pieces about peace, in this poem Eden explores how peaceful and comfortable the most mundane parts of a relationship can be. How things which…
Commentary: ‘A Day on the River’ by Vernon Scannell (Part 1)
Scannell foregrounds a wider theme of maturation through a gradual shift in his description of the river, conveying remembrance and the loss of an innocent childhood.