Short Stories & Poems

In this section, you'll find a collection of short stories and poems created by writers from all over. Their work crosses a wide range of genres and topics. Be sure to check out the bios at the bottom of each story or poem to learn where to find more of each writer's work. If you are a writer and would like your work to be featured here, there are two ways to do it. Either submit your work for review or participate in one of the themed monthly contests. Please enjoy!


First Place Winner (May 2025) "The United States Of..."

We are United,In grief,In struggle,In fear,Of the very government that leads us,The United States of Sorrow...We are United,In not life, but labor,In not liberty, but labels,Happiness, we can barely pursue survival,The United States of Lies...We are United,In poverty,In unanswered prayers,In racism,United in all the wrong...The United States of Suffering...We were United,By war,By slavery,By oppression,United by all the wrong...The United States of America...

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Spring Arrival (a poem)

Winter snow goin' far awayLike white clouds vanishing in dismayThe air is crisp, the sky is blueLight shines idle and trueGrass grows in radiant twilightThinking of the warming delightSpringtime snickers, happily, to the skyWhile looking down on showery mountain highWinds billow across blue yonder Life rests, effortless, in casual slumber

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Second Place Winner (April 2025) "Mountain Stream"

Crystal spring-fed streamFlowing down the mountain sideLike a springtime dreamOver rocks and boulders slide,Gurgles on its wayTo the valley far below.Silver minnows play’Leave behind the frigid snow.Down to sheltered vale,Carries life upon its breastWhere plants and beasts availNew life and on the banks shall rest.

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