The Compass of the North and East Born with a compassHe knew exactly what was to be done‘Which way do … More
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Three Poems by Changming Yuan
Finnegan’s Wake: A Loveline for Qi Hong It’s in this moment when ICannot help letting out A cry in ecstatic … More
Three Poems by Ki-tyo Ssemma’nda
Fog Horns Deafen me … In this Lock-Box, it’s easier to stand in aisles where people steal stuff because— it’s … More
Two Poems by Jen Ross Laguna
Shrinking star She now shines after years of struggling with the language, a star capturing daddy’s furtive attention. She raises her … More
Five Poems by Amit Shankar Saha
1 Absence Monsoon clouds gather on this patch of earth with a heavy heart. Beside your window the flame tree … More
Sanjida Afrin — Two Poems
Dear November An open letter to the universe, hoping that it actually listens. Please, treat me gently this month. My … More
The Historic Speech of 7th March — Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The historic 7th March Speech is one of the most vital, glorious speeches in the history of Bangladesh. It … More
Three Poems – Isidoros Karderinis
We planted We planted our seeds in the cloudsAnd instead of roses the rain germinated.We planted our footprints on the … More
As I Grow Old, I Remember — JB Polk
As I Grow Old, I Remember My very first memory – I was three or four. My mother’s girandole earrings … More
‘Serena’ and ‘The Pay Phone’: Stories by Kwan Kew Lai
Serena Serena waltzed into our sitting room, wearing a combination of colorful sari and silk scarves wrapping around her head … More