In this awe-inspiring modern poem, "Not Alone" by Debra Ayis, you will find out that we have a companion. God is always with us throughout our entire life.

In this informative literary piece, "Am I Allowed to Be Angry?", Mary B. Safrit explores how to handle anger.

This breathtaking curated content, "Canon in D with a Side of Tomato Soup" by Rachel Pinty is one of the finalists of the 2019 Royal Palm Literary Awards.

Find out the story of a migrant in this literary piece "Inheritance of the Sea" by Stephanie Nikolopoulos.

This contest from Poetry Super Highway is a great opportunity for only $1 per poem to enter, especially since you can enter as many poems as you like. And the prize money is not too shabby! Last year the winners took home $751, $450, and $300 for first, second, and third places respectively.

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