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This Poem Fails the Villanelle Test
Our life must be more than a test. Aim better and I'm sure that you'll Die glad with loving God impressed. They kept a score when I confessed, But if they're to outsmart the fool, Our life must be more than a test.
By A. S. Lawrence21 days ago in Poets
Cygnets/Surreal
Filtered light through trees runs so deep Cygnets follow their Mama—peep peep peep Atop the the lake, they go to eat their next meal
By Reiley21 days ago in Poets
Zero Grace. Runner-Up in The Unnecessary Line Challenge.
Zero grace… Sometimes it’s just hard For me to say thanks When it’s charity and support? Gratitude comes easy But Compliments are hard to receive
By Sam Spinelli21 days ago in Poets
Consideration of a Room
The keys of the piano have dust on them. The gray coat beautifully blends with the black and white teeth. You are resting in another room.
By Edward Smith21 days ago in Poets
Will Astronomy Guide Future Philosophy?
A Historical Bond Between Stars and Thought Astronomy has always guided philosophy. In ancient Greece, philosophers such as Aristotle and Plato grounded their metaphysical systems in cosmological models. The structure of the heavens influenced theories about perfection, motion, and causation.
By shahkar jalal21 days ago in Education
Little Children
Little children what do you know and what exactly, are you able to show do you know why the world is fighting all its foes
By Susan Payton21 days ago in Poets
Can Cosmic Curiosity Fade? The Future of Wonder in an Age of Discovery
The Ancient Roots of Cosmic Curiosity Cosmic curiosity did not begin with rockets or space agencies. It began when early humans looked up at the night sky and asked questions.
By shahkar jalal21 days ago in Education
Black Sheep, but Abundant Self-Love
I grew up with a simple life philosophy: no unnecessary rituals or rigid beliefs. Be kind. Work hard. Live honestly.
By Seema Patel21 days ago in Poets
Ukraine Destroys Half of Russia's Key Pantsir Air Defence Systems in Major $4 billion 2025 Blow
In the grinding attrition of the Ukraine-Russia war, 2025 marked a pivotal year where technology and strategy converged to deliver a devastating setback to Moscow's aerial dominance.
By James Marinero21 days ago in Journal
Is the Universe Enough? Science, Meaning, and the Search for Completeness
The Universe as Total Reality Scientifically speaking, the universe includes all space, time, matter, and energy. From the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, from quantum particles to black holes, everything observable belongs to this cosmic system.
By shahkar jalal21 days ago in Education
Midday in the Garden of Dandelions and Tulips
All Of The Flowers, Their Leave Were Just Flyin When They Saw Two Lips Kissed By A Tall Dandy Lion. The Tall Flower Stood As Tall As Can Be.
By David E. Perry21 days ago in Poets
Does the Universe Invite Exploration? Humanity’s Endless Call to the Cosmos
The First Invitation: Looking Up Long before space agencies and advanced observatories, ancient civilizations observed the stars. The night sky was not just decoration; it was a calendar, a compass, and a source of wonder.
By shahkar jalal21 days ago in Education