Category: Poetry
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Memory
A Poem by Edmund Janas, copyright 2024 Memory. Memories run deeper than childhood,Etched in our atoms, finer than mother’s recipes –Even if she’s long gone, her essence lingers, triggers,Prompts and molds us from dark, unknowable places. Fears, dreams, loves, hates – unspeakable volumesOf lives, loves, losses, victories across time and tongue.Suffering, joys – stories told…
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Wars by Edmund J. Janas, II
Edmund Janas’ free verse poem “Wars” explores the harsh realities and lasting impacts of combat from the perspective of caring for a veteran father haunted by nightmares. Through visceral yet artful language, it depicts the violence of the battlefield as well as the psychological trauma soldiers carry home. The poem condemns glorifying war from a…
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Little Troubled Black Boy
by Edmund J. Janas, II In Loving memory of his eldest brother, Obediah Swift, III who passed away in his sleep on December 28, 2022 Little Troubled Black Boy What of the little black boy, alone to fight against this world? Will they even mourn properly for him? Because that’s all they see. In years…
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A Beauty All Around
by Edmund J. Janas, II (Brego) that which is observable and true is beautiful to me data is beautiful food is beautiful bread is beautiful coffee is beautiful truth is beautiful discourse is beautiful nature is beautiful