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24 October 2025

Ash Mountain an Ekphrastic Poem by Nicholas Patterson

Nicholas Patterson
"Ash Mountain" is an ekphrastic poem that details the iconic World War II photograph of the Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. Told through the eyes of a veteran reflecting on sacrifice, unity, and legacy. The poem transforms the still image into a living meditation on resilience. The moment captures six Marines, indistinguishable as individuals, collectively enduring a hard-fought battle. Their motion becomes both literal and symbolic, depicting the struggle to lift not only the flag but also the weight of war, memory, and national identity.
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31 July 2025

ENTRY #426

Joshua Lee
Entry #426 is a short science fiction story told through a recovered log from a salvage crew investigating a derelict mining vessel in restricted space. As routine operations give way to unexplained events, the line between report and confession begins to blur. A tense, atmospheric narrative about isolation, perception, and the dangers of the unknown.
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Poetry22 July 2025

What the Desert Knows About Me

Isaiah Kronemeyer
What the Desert Knows About Me is a poem about carrying things that don't quite leave you, even when you try to bury them. Set in the quiet, unforgiving space of the desert, the writer reflects on moments of regret, loss, and silence that have taken root over time. The desert becomes more than a backdrop. It becomes a witness that sees without judging, that holds memories without needing to speak. The poem explores how the land can feel familiar in ways people sometimes can't, offering space to return to, again and again, even when you're not sure what you're looking for. At its heart, it's about being known by something that doesn't ask for explanations and finding a kind of peace in that.
Poetry31 July 2025

"Reflections in Moonlight" Poetry Collection

Kayla Scholl
Reflections in Moonlight is a poetic journey through motherhood, memory, grief, and personal rebirth told in phases, like the moon itself. Each poem reflects a stage of transformation, from the quiet invisibility of the new moon to the peaceful release of the waning crescent. With honesty and reverence, I explore how the moon’s steady rhythm mirrors the emotional tides of a woman growing, healing, and learning to rest in her own light.
Poetry24 October 2025

Ash Mountain an Ekphrastic Poem by Nicholas Patterson

Nicholas Patterson
"Ash Mountain" is an ekphrastic poem that details the iconic World War II photograph of the Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. Told through the eyes of a veteran reflecting on sacrifice, unity, and legacy. The poem transforms the still image into a living meditation on resilience. The moment captures six Marines, indistinguishable as individuals, collectively enduring a hard-fought battle. Their motion becomes both literal and symbolic, depicting the struggle to lift not only the flag but also the weight of war, memory, and national identity.
Poetry29 October 2025

“Echoes of Raikō” Poetry Collection

Auriana Gerald
Echoes of Raikō is a poetic journey into themes of honor, loss, resilience, and the quiet strength that rises in the aftermath of tragedy. Through the voice of Takamura Raikō, a warrior shaped by grief and burdened by his reputation, I explore my own emotions, struggles, and reflections. These verses are grounded in personal feelings of anger, sorrow, hope, and redemption, weaving them into a narrative that feels both imagined and profoundly real. With vivid imagery and layered emotion, this collection invites readers to walk alongside Raikō as he confronts his past, questions his identity, and seeks the meaning of mercy in a world marked by violence.

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