Maria Isabel, “Small Things” by Anna Esparza You were a magical soul. Lightening rooms that had no windows. Giving more than you had. Even as they threw…… Read more “Maria Isabel”

Cortexparency I by Maria Haag Sanjana Iyer

wearing two hearts in one chestlove so big it split in two, separating from herselfmirror images refusing to meet eyes —a reflective outside touch waking up the…… Read more “intus, et in cute”

If only you could know, my dearHow much I yearn when you’re not near And every time you give me a callThe further for you that I…… Read more “An Ode to You”

“Don’t be a Sheep” series by Christina Romero I am floating through a timeless abyss, not knowing when I will land. Days fade to weeks and months,…… Read more “The Spectator”

The landscape evolved around her, suppressing her sense of freedom with every birthed sunset that kissedthe sky and disappeared, carrying the weight of a promised journey deferred.…… Read more “Canvassed”

“Sharman” by Michelle Umunna the devil is singing at me againfingers digging into my shoulders i walkinto the desert, chewing on the sandpain like candythe lights never…… Read more “from tales of white hot darkness”

It’s dark outbut the cream string lightsstrung across my dainty floral curtainsprovide light and serenity.I’m always jumping at the chance to invite you overand when I do…… Read more “Dad’s Jambalaya”

Like dragonflies drawn to water,We are drawn to each other,And in this city, we converge.Dust and sweat and grime.(We grocery shop, we small talk).We are raw, exposed,And…… Read more “New York”

“The Sermon” by Gretchen Vickers The daisies at my toesGuide me along the wind’s flow. I planted the seed to prosperity. The unadulterated dew comforts the clarity. For every rigid…… Read more “Purgatory”