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Interesting, all too interesting! This poem operates within a metaphysical–confessional hybrid mode: one that fuses the intellectual intensity of metaphysical poetry with the emotional nakedness and stylistic freedom of modern

This or That? is a quietly luminous piece of creative non-fiction that dramatizes the inner evolution of a young woman whose dream of becoming a medical doctor collides with the

This poem is warm, endearing, and is a deeply relatable ode to female friendship, a poem that captures the quiet, enduring romance of platonic love between women. One of its

This is a reflective and morally charged poem that draws deeply from the biblical injunction to “be your brother’s keeper,” yet it refreshes that ancient commandment with contemporary poignancy and

This is a succinct, rhythmic reflection on the transformative power of education and experience. What stands out immediately is its cyclical refrain, “I become what I learn,” which functions almost

Liza Chuma Akunyili’s⁩ “US” is a tender and introspective love poem that captures the vulnerability, hesitation, and ultimate surrender of affection. It opens with emotional tension: “I’ve longed to see

This flash fiction piece has a chilling premise, and it succeeds in planting the seed of a dark character (The Stew Man) whose very name lingers ominously. The concept of

This poem is rich with atmosphere and carries a haunting mix of philosophy, folklore, and spiritual imagination. What makes it compelling is the way it asks questions most people are

This poem is short, sharp, and it really works because of its simplicity. The repetition gives it almost a chant-like rhythm, like something you’d hear spoken out loud at a

This poem is striking in its attempt to capture love through layers of imagery, moving from the cosmic and elemental to the intimate and everyday. The opening stanza sets the