April 30, 2014
by John Luke
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Revenge

One Sentence Poem Beautiful and Hateful, Cold and fulfilling, consuming you and depleting you all at once, clouded by feelings never satisfied—with seemingly nothing to lose, the journey seems so appealing— but is it an eye for an eye, or … Continue reading

April 30, 2014
by Anna Mullen
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Shipwreck

This sonnet was inspired by the parallel lives of  an epic hero and the actor portraying him.    I’m tossed in tanks for twenty takes until I’m overboard, and suction pulls me down they cut, let me dry off, and eat … Continue reading

April 28, 2014
by Nick Kaye
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Farming

Sonnet In this Shakespearian Sonnet, I created a narrative of an epic hero, his humble origins, and his possible regrets at the end of his journey. Born from lacking dirt and several gray hairs He tilled for greener pastures and small dreams … Continue reading

April 27, 2014
by Nick Kaye
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Singularity

One Sentence Poem This poem addresses the way an epic hero acts as a singular figurehead for a nation or society–traveling to hell and back on their behalf.  I am not the opiate of the people but the scream incarnate … Continue reading