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POETRY | RUN By Ruchita
RUN by Ruchita explores themes of determination, self-worth, and the struggle to prove oneself against a backdrop of discouragement and doubt from a male antagonist. ❤️ We wish to take a moment to thank our supporters who made it possible for us to bring you this article.
Anti Love Poem By Sameen Shakya
Anti Love Poem by Sameen Shakya is a poet’s envious rant against love. As per our FAQ, the copyright of this poem belongs to Sameen Shakya. If you wish to submit your poems, short stories, and essays, you may do so here: Poets sing of love. That is their calling, Their one credence atop a bevy of Pretty words wherein they must add meaning. But what meaning can there be found in love That poetry would add, and not subtract From? Poets sing of love, but should they?
"Stumbling Towards Shore" By Emily Tenh
Stumbling Towards Shore by Emily Tenh is a poem that expresses deep inner turmoil and a yearning for solace. As per our FAQ, the copyright of this poem belongs to Emily Tenh. If you wish to submit your poems, short stories, and essays, you may do so here: Thought I didn’t have it in me, Though I knew this is how it should be. Just like smoke, sadness conquers my lungs, Every breath feels like I’ve been stung. Desperately, I stumbled out the door, Knowing you were what I wanted more.
'The Unrequited Love' By Arjun Dhillon
The Unrequited Love, a poem by Arjun Dhillon, a budding Malaysian writer, tells of a man’s ruinous obsession with an alluring goddess. As per our FAQ, the copyright of this essay belongs to Arjun Dhillon. If you wish to submit your poems, short stories, and essays, you may do so here: Basking in the glory of her peak alluringness, The milky white complexion, crimson red lips, Silky brown hair, staring down from Sicily.
'chasing Currents' By Mazliana
chasing currents, is a poem by Mazliana, capturing the poignant memory of sailing paper boats with her late grandmother. As per our FAQ, the copyright of this poem belongs to Mazliana.
'Dear Desert' By Michelle Ting
‘Dear Desert’ is a poem by Michelle Ting, a physician, weaving verses from global travels, mirroring humanity’s tapestry in rural Africa, Timor Leste and beyond.
Girlhood Pains By Alani Sabrina
Girlhood Pains by Alani Sabrina traces the enduring power of friendship and sisterhood across the passage of time and trials. I tie my friendships with pink bows, In prayers, they’ll never leave me alone, Hold my hand, dear sister, I’ll promise I’ll never let go if you don’t. Though the laughter of my newborn sister is long gone, The stars born from those twinkles, Still beat as I kneel and wish for her even if she has grown.
Interrogating Bisexuality By Ratu Yousei
‘Interrogating Bisexuality’ is a poem by Ratu Yousei, a poet who is interested in writing about divinity, sexuality, and politics. After Melissa Atkinson Mercer If I pull blue roses from the teeth of a girl, would that make space in the crevices? If nothing is left to pluck from the crevices, would my tongue find within a resting place? If my tongue rests inside her fragrant mouth, would it soak up the scent like open butter?
'Takbir' By Matthew Jerome Van Huizen Is A Poem On Gaza
For Gaza, 2023. All around, there is death and destruction but you; Allahu Akhbar! Lying amidst rubble – cradle your child dead and lifeless; Allahu Akhbar! Liars from geopolitical policemen clamour that this is your due; Allahu Akhbar! And cut food and water and leave you in darkness; Allahu Akhbar! Hope and peace have fled but not your people; Allahu Akhbar! Unknowingly know that this IS a spiritual struggle.
'The Fall (A Prequel)' By Mahvash Mohtadullah
Summary: ‘The Fall (A Prequel)’ by Sri Lankan writer, Mahvash Mohtadullah is a short work of fiction that explores a world liberated from patriarchy. *T = 0 December 24th, 2023 Despite its inherent catastrophic nature, the end had come quickly, almost mechanically. Its very swiftness had robbed it of the tragedy and chaos that usually accompany annihilation events. Some say it had started with the largely unnotable skirmish on the Russo-Ukrainian border.
Tenants By Sukhbir Cheema
‘Tenants’ is a short story by Malaysian writer Sukhbir Cheema in response to the 2023 Israel-Gaza war. “Whenever there is immense hatred and call for blood, I can’t help but feel that people are being manipulated by opportunistic, greedy psychopaths who are knowingly and unknowingly doing the bidding of a tyrannical, jealous, dark entity that hungers for blood sacrifice,” Bahadur said. He was, of course, referring to politicians.
Veiled Whispers By Bushra Juhi Jani
Batool found herself entranced by a day in mid-March, a memory ensconced in the dimly lit basement of a government building where she and a colleague lingered, wrestling with a mound of overdue tasks. As time passed, this day took on a foreboding hue, casting shadows over her life. In its aftermath, she found herself losing yet again, her colleague slipping away just as her husband had done before.
With Love, From Pakistan By Uswa Maryam
Taylor Swift teared up during The Eras Tour as she sang about heartbreak. I wanted to tell someone in my 8 a.m. class. I was watching YouTube shorts all night, filled with her singing. Each show seemed magical. It was only a dream for me to speak of heartbreak, see it in colors, and scream out, “Give me back my girlhood; it was mine first!” Here, girlhood is a sticky little thing stuck on the edge of your shoe.
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