Ekphrastic

Ekphrastic poetry vividly describes or responds to a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, photograph, or any other visual work. The poem aims to capture the essence and emotions evoked by the artwork and often offers a unique perspective or interpretation of the visual piece.

Poetry

The Fleeting Hush of the Nocturnal

By Samantha Beaudry | August 6, 2026

arms chase you up, reaching and seeking

Poetry

Watchful Eyes

By Izzy Wilbon | August 6, 2026

I was given a mouth that doesn’t open

Poetry

Why Do I Like You?

By Jackson Baron | August 6, 2026

Don’t you owe it to us to be impressive?

Poetry

You’ve Gone a-Courtin’

By Adeena Aijaz | July 31, 2026

soon comes the sun to dry up all the rain

Poetry

Dictator Green Reed

By Caius Rue | July 30, 2026

This is a shame, Westerners didn’t understand

Poetry

Shield

By Miles Gruber | August 4, 2025

We cry for thee, O Medusa

Poetry

Let Him Try

By Megan Douty | August 4, 2025

I’ve made myself impossible to haunt.

Poetry

Whispers of an Unkissed Life

By Harshini Balaji | August 1, 2025

You could not keep a woman, so you summoned a goddess.

Poetry

The Knot

By Avery Zappone | August 1, 2025

pulled taut between obedience and autonomy

Poetry

VI

By Leah Paugas | July 30, 2025

Lady in waiting, accused of unforgiving crimes