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Psychedelic Reality
A visceral descent into psychedelic chaos, the poem captures a mind unraveling under the weight of drug-induced delirium. Disoriented senses, distorted reality, and fractured consciousness pulse through surreal imagery, as the narrator's craving for answers is drowned in neon hallucinations, chemical manipulation, and existential dread coded in binary cries of “DEAD.”

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Talkin' Drums
Liz Johnston What them drums say? What them drums mean? I could hear them talkin’— I think they talkin’ to me. A whisper in the crowd...

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Roberta
"Roberta" by Akin Jeje is a lyrical tribute to Roberta Flack, weaving memory, music, and nostalgia into a timeless reflection on love and lo

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Lament for my Skin
"Lament for My Skin" by Wayne Benson Jr. is an evocative poem that explores the weight of history, heritage, and Black identity.

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A Text for my Loves
"A Text for My Loves" by Cobain Overton of Pebblebrook High is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of love in all its forms.

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Validation
Zaria Black won KQ Avenue’s slam event with her riveting poem "Validation," a bold anthem of independence and pride.

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SACRIFICIAL PRAYER
by Olugbenga Ayodeji Ayo-Daniel Upon the dirty, crinkled faces of the old familiar gods, I pour libation. May I be liberated from...

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LOGUNEDÉ: THE VIBRATION OF A PRINCE
Poet and performer Marcelo Moreira shares from his upcoming collection to be featured in the upcoming "Iridescence" anthology.

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Spirit Filled
"Spirit Filled" is part of the award-winning "Ghetto Gospels" poetry collection by Brother Tshepang of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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SANCTUARY
Ikhenoba Marcel Joseph, a native voice of Nigeria, shares a tribute to tradition in his beautiful poem "Sanctuary."

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Poetry by Dr. Deidra Suwanee Dees
You Taught Me i was not born biologically savage until you taught me i was Indian Sin sunday school teacher taught us Indians we were...

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Clay People
"Clay People" exists within the award-winning poetry collection "Me and My Hair" by Jana Ross.

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SAFARI
By Akin Jeje First published by KongPoWriMo Originally, "safari" in Swahili, Was simply a sojourn, a journey, That could be undertaken by...

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Simply the Best
Kinsman Quarterly's Literature Director, Akin Jeje, pays poetic tribute to the late Queen of Rock and Roll.

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