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The Archer in the Abattoir by Tshepi Makhatha

Sights set on the target through divinely bestowed rangefinders,Quiver strapped across the chest and resting firmly along the spine,Ten broadheads with fixed-blade brains rest comfortably in the pocket. The Archer, placid in demeanour and feather-weight in gait,Draws ten arrows, one-by-one,...

A Poem A Day Writing Prompt 01 March 2026

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK “Autumn’s Whispers” “Temporary Death” “The Golden Season” Use the form below to submit For more info about A Poem A Day click here

Guten Tag by Mitja Lovše

Goodbye to the timeyou could’ve stopped anything,the fields are burned andthe leaves don’t scatter aroundas there are no trees. Mitja Lovše is a writer, a performer and a director from Slovenia. He works within the fields of theatre, film, television...

A Poem A Day Writing Prompt 28 February 2026

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK “The Last Day Of Summer” “Farewell Warm Heart” “Something Ephemeral” Use the form below to submit For more info about A Poem A Day click here

Ward 23 by Sello Huma

The ward looks bright at first—polished floors,Friendly smiles, open doors.But when visitation falls, the truth appears:Windows gape, the cold draws near.No curtains hang, no blankets found,Only shivers drifting round. Rats parade where hope once slept,Urine stains where tears are kept.Toilets...