Mathieu Cailler's prose poem "After the Last Human Died" is in fact an ode to togetherness and reconnection.
Tag: Death
“Everything Alive Has its Own Truth” John Tarrant’s Retelling of the Story of the Buddha
One unique aspect of the Buddha's story is that he worked so hard to overcome the happy ending - the easy life and palatial riches.
Lou Second – At a party, 1.30 am, blasting music to last
Emerging French poet and artist Lou Second gives us a window into innermost thoughts with his "At a party, 1.30 am, blasting music to last".
Ahrend Torrey – Red Giant
The six lines Ahrend Torrey's "Red Giant" are epic in scope, weaving together the story of the destruction of our world with threads of hope.
Karlié Rodríguez – Slashed by the Swamp
In her prose poem "Slashed by the Swamp", Karlié Rodríguez allows readers into the swamp for a peek at the tragedy of want.
Joseph Dorazio – Gold Anklebone Cups
A concise homage to the ancient Greek poet Sappho, Joseph Dorazio's taut "Gold Anklebone Cups" reminds us of mortality.
1968
During the turbulent times of the late1960s in the United States, a family experiences death, and the dread of war. BY R.J. CHISHOLM
Li-Young Lee – From Blossoms
Beyond the nationality and identity markers that divide us, Li-Young Lee's poem connects us with what occurs when our sense of being separate, solitary 'selves' drops.
Ellen Bass – If You Knew
What if you knew you'd be the last to touch someone? Ellen Bass draws us in to the brief moments of contact that fill our day and urges us to consider the fleeting nature of every life we meet.
Lawrence Bridges – Dry Iris
Renowned poet Lawrence Bridges reveals the juxtaposition or balance of light and dark in his poem "Dry Iris".