Seated in a creaky metal chair
By Sherri Levine — Seated in a creaky metal chair in front of a large mirror, I watched the reflection of the Sicilian barber wave his long black comb like a
Feb 3
haibun
By Karen Harvey — When I was introduced to the concept of unsent letters, it was too late. I'd already poked the hornet's nest. Sometimes, the truth
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The Worst Apology
By Chloe Evans — I was the writer who wanted to help people escape. You did, too. But instead of helping you, I broke you down. I did it so many times, I lost
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The long summer days
By Abha Das Sarma — Never will I forget the candle that burned on your chest amid uneaten pills, spilled over the dark shadows. Those travel shows that we
Dec 26, 2025
At 71 and a Month
By D.R. James — Early morning; awakened from a dream of hugging my young youngest son so tightly, it remained until I could defog to "He's a man,"
Dec 20, 2025
Holding One Candle
By Glenn Marchand — I heard about a rock bearing witness. I listened to a rainbow as a sign. A man from invisibility received tithes from a forefather. Therewith
Sep 27, 2025
Oh How I Love Thee
By Dwight Jenkins — Remember what you told me when you spoke with your heart? How we swore that no earthy distractions could keep us apart. Do you
Sep 21, 2025