Mel Kenne’s Rites of Passage is an exploration of the human experience, spanning decades of poetic craftsmanship. The collection is a mosaic of themes, ranging from personal introspection to broader reflections on mortality, identity, and the passage of time. Kenne’s ability to weave vivid imagery...

Katelynn Osterhoff’s In the Shadows of Suffering is a raw, powerful collection of poems that reveals the truths of trauma, abuse, mental illness, and survival. Written in honest language, the work captures both moments of quiet despair and the chaotic storms that define the author’s...

Compendium of Rivals by Stephen Kagarise is a thought-provoking collection of poems that explores themes such as life’s challenges, societal flaws, and the power of memories. The author critiques the greed of those who benefit from the labor of others and examines the extravagant lifestyle...

Diaries of a Borderline by Blue Evergarden is a collection of original poetry, ranging in length, tone, and tenor, each connecting a facet of Evergarden's voice. In Diaries of a Borderline XXIII, she drifts through darkness as monsters steal her joy, but she still glimpses...

Sedimental by Kevin James Salveson is a collection of the author's original poetry, with poems that situate human experiences in settings and scenes shaped by his own connections to them. In “Poetry Has No Place for Pessimism,” the imagery of hospitals and machines frames survival...

Wind Swimming by Aubrey E. Drummond brings together a compilation of original poetry, ranging from imaginative encounters with mythic figures to personal meditations on family, identity, belief, and freedom. In “Pixie Blues,” a fleeting vision in nature raises questions about perception and wonder. “Still” presents...

We Birth Us is a poetic narrative written by Ophelia Brown, featuring illustrations by Sarah J. Heidelberg. The story follows two lovers, Soleil and Solon, who are separated by memory. Solon has loved Soleil throughout different times and circumstances, even when she cannot remember him....

Bloodletting a Butterfly by Alec B. Hood follows a transcripted encounter between two characters: the Surgeon and the Subject. The Surgeon conducts a formal assessment to decide whether the Subject qualifies for an unspecified but implied operation. Over the course of their conversation, the Surgeon...

A Poetic Language by author Matt Pugh consists of over 90 poems that explore an array of emotional and spiritual themes, drawing from his personal experiences, relationships, and faith. The book opens with dedications to family and dreamers, setting a tone of warmth and encouragement....

Aurochs Maladaptive: New Enamels, New Cameos by Shawn Callaway Hays is a collection of 35 poems that blends mythic imagery with contemporary existential reflection. The collection is inspired by the ancient aurochs, the wild oxen of Europe that were driven to extinction, brought to life...