By: Brian Michael Barbeito the island was immediately friendly and light, the inhabitants welcoming and joyful. an open aired bus traversed the market framed roads for a while and made for its destination the white sand coastline that married constantly…
By: J.K. Durick Moon Watch An afternoon moon isworth the waitsitting out therein an Adirondack chair.The novel I’m readingis halfway through Kansas.Its hero troubled by the terrainbut I’m really out therein my chairwanting to watch the sky.The moon in the…
By: Sydnie Stern We are serpents on a scepterOne follows the otherLike a cat chasing a minnowalong a long riveryour scales are damp like you came from waterI’m missing an eye, I filled the chasm with Earthonly you know this…
By: April Mae M. Berza Recently, I’ve been haunted by the deaths of journalists, particularly Percy Lapid. As well as the passion and grit of Leni Robredo in the past election. She showed humility and grace while taking pride in…
Immerse yourself in the enchanting and gripping world of “Revenge Theory,” where resilience and unwavering pursuit of justice unfold amidst breathtaking landscapes. Onkar Sharma’s captivating storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and powerful portrayal of human emotions create a timeless masterpiece that will…
Onkar Sharma’s new book, a novel – Revenge Theory – gets released on July 29th in Gurugram at the BookAlign bookstore, owned and operated by Hawakal Publishers. The novel, published by Hawakal and unveiled by the eminent poet and academic,…
By: Heewoo Jung The “B-stories,” or Brooks and Red’s contrasting post-Shawshank rehabilitations in The Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank Darabont, bolster the movie’s claim of the importance of hope in our lives, which is mainly discussed through Andy escaping Shawshank…
By: Leigh-Anne Burley Sometimes figuring out just the right path is a waste of timetake the one ahead of you. Sometimes it is easier to go out into the rain than back into the light. Don’t be fooled by your…
By: Jim Bates A Cardinal’s songFills a clear crisp morning dawnJump-starting the day. Brilliant day endingSetting sun and dusty skyWondrous light transformed. Laying on a dockKids swirling hands in the lakePlaying with minnows. Summertime soft rainFalling on thirsty gardensPlants drink…
By: : Srihith Jarabana Opaque Tears Tears so opaque,That when he staresAt the mortal blue skies,Even distant stars reflect off them.But in the upper echelons of his thoughtsAnd in the chambers of your heart,Lies a place where he is lifted,To…